The average bus between Loch Ness and Kelso takes 11h 33m and the fastest bus takes 8h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Loch Ness and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Kelso at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Loch Ness to Kelso? 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 Loch Ness to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Kelso station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Loch Ness to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort Augustus station.
Loch Ness to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Kelso is 226.1 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 8h 59m.