What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Kelso?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kelso is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Kelso?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kelso is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kelso?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kelso?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Tweedbank via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Kelso?

The distance between Chester and Kelso is 217 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Kelso without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Kelso without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 6h 50m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Kelso?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Chester to Kelso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kelso bus from?

Chester to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kelso train from?

Chester to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Kelso?

The best way to get from Chester to Kelso is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Kelso bus arrive?

Chester to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Kelso train arrive?

Chester to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester to Kelso?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kelso is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chester to Kelso.

Where can I stay near Kelso?

There are 387+ hotels available in Kelso.

Chester to Kelso - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
6h 50m
£65–104
Drive 199.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Kelsocar 199.8 mi
3h 40m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
6h 52m
£95–162
Fly, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
7h 40m
£92–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus 67
6h 55m
£79–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
10h 6m
£56–94

Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Coledale Car Park via Warrington Bank Quay, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, 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 6m.

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