The average bus between Portobello and Kelso takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portobello 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 2 hours between Portobello and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portobello is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Kelso at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Chapel Street and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portobello 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 Portobello to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Kelso station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Portobello to Kelso bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.
Portobello to Kelso bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Portobello and Kelso is 58 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Chapel Street, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 8m.