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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Kelso takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh to Kelso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 25m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 206 bus, bus, line 67 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 206
  2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
  4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
7h 1m
£31–54

Helensburgh to Kelso bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Helensburgh and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Kelso at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Shopping Centre Entrance and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses15h 46m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 1m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 26m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 47m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 30m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 52m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 38m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 1m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 37m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 42m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses13h 3m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses16h • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 1m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 26m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 47m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 1m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 26m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 47m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 1m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 26m • 5 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 47m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Kelso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Shopping Centre Entrance, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 1m.

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