The average bus between Pontefract and Kelso takes 11h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontefract 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 twice daily between Pontefract and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 5:51 PM which arrives into Kelso at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Pontefract 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 Pontefract to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Kelso station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Pontefract to Kelso bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Pontefract to Kelso bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Jedburgh Bus Station.
The distance between Pontefract and Kelso is 224 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, Jedburgh Bus Station, and St Boswells Bus Stance in around 8h 33m.