There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Kelso by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus, line 67 bus
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
6h 36m£42–95Drive 152.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Kelsocar 152.7 mi
2h 58m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
6h 38m£82–169Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
9h 26m£39–76
Blackpool to Kelso by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Kelso is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Kelso is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Club Britannia and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Tweedbank via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Blackpool and Kelso is 190 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Kelso without a car is to train and bus and line 67 bus which takes 6h 36m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Blackpool to Kelso, including transfers.
Blackpool to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Blackpool to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Kelso is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Kelso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Coledale Car Park via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Blackpool to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Kelso is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Blackpool to Kelso.
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