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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    7h 10m
    £79–150

  2. Drive  199.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Kelsocar car 199.8 mi
    3h 40m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 830
    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 / ...
    10h 42m
    £62–102

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    7h 50m
    £95–162

  5. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman West
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    9h 58m

Chester to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Coledale Car Park via Warrington Bank Quay, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 7h 50m.

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