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

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

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  1. Train, line 67 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus bus 67
    3h 42m
    £32–66

  2. Drive 81.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Kelsocar car 81.8 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–29

  3. Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 13m
    £22–44

  4. Train, line 67 bus via Leechlee Road

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    5h 7m
    £39–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 32m
    £26–42

Hamilton to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest 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 13m.

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