Kilmarnock to Kelso Buses

Kilmarnock to Kelso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Kelso takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Kelso. 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 31m
Duration: 131 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Edinburgh

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Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...

5h 47m

£35–52

Kilmarnock to Kelso bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Kilmarnock and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Kelso at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:43 PM → 7:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 19m • 4 changes
11:13 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:31 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:46 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:31 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:46 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:13 AM → 11:02 AM
10h 49m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 1m • 4 changes
7:41 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 21m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:37 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 25m • 4 changes
10:01 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 1m • 4 changes
12:01 PM → 6:02 PM
6h 1m • 4 changes
2:01 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:31 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 31m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 46m • 4 changes
8:46 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 16m • 4 changes
9:36 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 26m • 4 changes
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