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

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

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  1. Train, bus via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    5h 51m
    £75–147

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    9h 35m
    £35–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 3m
    £51–80

  4. Drive  166.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Kelsocar car 166.7 mi
    3h 7m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    6h 57m
    £65–153

Bolton to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Coledale Car Park via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 35m.

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