The average bus between Kelso and Thurso takes 13h 59m and the fastest bus takes 10h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kelso to Thurso. 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 twice daily between Kelso and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kelso is at 3:18 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 13h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Kelso to Thurso? 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 Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kelso station and arriving at Thurso station via Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
Kelso to Thurso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Kelso to Thurso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Sir George's Street Church station.
The distance between Kelso and Thurso is 339.6 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Sir George's Street Church via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Surgeons' Hall, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 10m.