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How to get fromAyr to Kelsoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Kelso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 67 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus bus 67
    4h 35m
    £43–99

  2. Drive  105.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Kelsocar car 105.4 mi
    2h 25m
    £26–38

  3. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 14m
    £34–57

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    5h 21m
    £42–83

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 17m
    £28–60

Ayr to Kelso by train, foot, and bus

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 14m.

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