The average bus between Kelso and Ayr takes 6h 22m 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 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 35m • 3 changesWant 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 234 km.
You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Ayr Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 13m.