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How to get fromFort William to Kelsoby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Edinburgh

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    7h 23m
    £30–43

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    8h 4m
    £72–134

  3. Drive  176.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Kelsocar car 176.4 mi
    3h 31m
    £44–64

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    8h
    £44–76

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    8h 13m
    £55–80

Fort William to Kelso by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Coledale Car Park via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 8h 4m.

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