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Manchester to Kelso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Kelso takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 10h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

12h 41m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Kelso bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Kelso at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses15h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses10h 27m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses15h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses10h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses15h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses10h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses10h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses16h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses14h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders BusesBorders Buses10h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

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  • Distance: 199.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 24m.

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