The average bus between Stranraer and Kelso takes 9h 43m and the fastest bus takes 7h 12m. 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 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange station via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Stranraer and Kelso is 181.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 54m.