The average bus between Rutherglen and Kelso takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h 57m. 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 every 2 hours between Rutherglen and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Kelso at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 7m • 3 changesWant 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 Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Rutherglen to Kelso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Rutherglen to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Rutherglen and Kelso is 114.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Castle Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 40m.