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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kelso by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    5h 54m
    £44–105

  2. Drive 142.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kelsocar car 142.6 mi
    2h 50m
    £35–51

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    7h 37m
    £69–134

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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 / ...
    7h 20m
    £36–72

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    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 / ...
    7h 20m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    8h 15m
    £80–166

Cairnryan to Kelso by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Coledale Car Park via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 8h 15m.

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