The average bus between Kelso and Ayr takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kelso to Ayr. 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 hourly between Kelso and Ayr. 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 Ayr at 11:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kelso to Ayr? 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 Ayr. However, there are services departing from Kelso station and arriving at Ayr station via Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Kelso to Ayr bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Kelso to Ayr bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Kelso and Ayr is 139.3 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Ayr Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Surgeons' Hall, Shandwick Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 52m.