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Irvine to Kelso buses

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Trip Overview

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.

7h 10m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 11 bus, bus, line 67 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
  2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
  4. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
6h 24m
£38–57

Irvine to Kelso bus times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 4m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 4m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 16m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses11h 56m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 31m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 52m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 26m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 34m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 11m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 51m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 37m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 45m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 31m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 52m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 4m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 1m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 31m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 52m • 5 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 4m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Irvine to Kelso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

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 24m.

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