The average bus between Rutherglen and Kelso takes 5h 59m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rutherglen 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 5 times a day between Rutherglen and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Kelso at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Kelso station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Rutherglen to Kelso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Rutherglen to Kelso bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Kelso is 114.4 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 40m.