The average bus between New Lanark and Kelso takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Lanark 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 3 times a day between New Lanark and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Lanark is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Kelso at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at John Street and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from New Lanark 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 New Lanark to Kelso. However, there are services departing from New Lanark station and arriving at Kelso station via Eastgate Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
New Lanark to Kelso bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from John Street station.
New Lanark to Kelso bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between New Lanark and Kelso is 84.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Auctioneers Way to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via John Street, Eastgate Post Office, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 35m.