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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Kelso is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Kelso is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £28.

How far is it from Hamilton to Kelso?

The distance between Hamilton and Kelso is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Kelso without a car is to train and line 67 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Hamilton to Kelso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Kelso bus from?

Hamilton to Kelso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Kelso bus arrive?

Hamilton to Kelso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Kelso?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Kelso is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Hamilton to Kelso.

Where can I stay near Kelso?

There are 387+ hotels available in Kelso.

Hamilton to Kelso - 5 ways to travel via train, line 67 bus, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Kelso?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

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

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Train, line 67 bus
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus 67
3h 42m
£31–62
Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamilton to Kelsocar 77.7 mi
1h 46m
£20–28
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
6h 14m
£22–47
Train, line 67 bus via Leechlee Road
1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
5h 5m
£38–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
6h 30m
£26–41

Hamilton to Kelso by train and bus

64Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 14m.

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