The average bus between New Lanark and Kelso takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. 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 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at John Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 51m • 3 changes


4h 44m • 3 changes


4h 4m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 44m • 3 changesWant 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 John Street station and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station via Eastgate Post Office station and Galashiels Transport Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
New Lanark to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Borders Council, depart from John Street station.
New Lanark to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between New Lanark and Kelso is 84.9 km. The road distance is 106 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 32m.