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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kelso and Ayr takes 6h 33m 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.

6h 33m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus bus X62 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
  3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
5h 52m
£34–57

Kelso to Ayr bus times

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 9:05 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland13h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 34m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 54m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 34m • 4 changes

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    Borders BusesBorders BusesLothianScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland5h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 144.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

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.

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