The average bus between Kelso and Ardrossan takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kelso to Ardrossan. 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 Kelso and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kelso is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kelso to Ardrossan? 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 Kelso to Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Kelso station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Kelso to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Woodmarket Bus Shelter station.
Kelso to Ardrossan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Hill Street station.
The distance between Kelso and Ardrossan is 149.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Hill Street via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 6h 50m.