The average bus between Stranraer and Kelso takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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 4 times a day between Stranraer and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Kelso at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Kelso station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Stranraer and Kelso is 181.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 45m.