The average bus between Prestonpans and Kelso takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestonpans 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 4 hours between Prestonpans and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Kelso at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Bridge Street and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Kelso station via Borders General Hospital Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Prestonpans to Kelso bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Prestonpans to Kelso bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Prestonpans and Kelso is 52.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Ayres Wynd to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bridge Street, Tesco Terminus, Dalkeith Parish Church, Buccleuch Street, and Borders General Hospital Entrance in around 4h 16m.