The average bus between Irvine and Kelso takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Irvine and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Kelso at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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6h 4m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Kelso station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Irvine to Kelso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Mill Road station.
Irvine to Kelso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Irvine and Kelso is 139.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 28m.