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

The cheapest way to get from Kelso to Aberdeen is to bus via Aberdeen Union Street which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelso to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kelso and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelso to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Woodmarket Bus Shelter and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kelso and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Kelso to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Kelso to Aberdeen?

The distance between Kelso and Aberdeen is 181 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kelso to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kelso to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Aberdeen bus from?

Kelso to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Aberdeen train from?

Kelso to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tweedbank station.

Train or bus from Kelso to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Kelso to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Kelso to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Kelso to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Kelso to Aberdeen train arrive?

Kelso to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kelso to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelso to Aberdeen is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kelso to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 15m
£56–146
Bus via Aberdeen Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 36m
£31–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
6h 49m
£33–50
Drive 165.5 mi
1. Drive from Kelso to Aberdeencar 165.5 mi
3h 7m
£41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Horsemarket Bus Shelter to Berwick stationbus 67
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Aberdeentrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 19m
£68–161

Kelso to Aberdeen by bus and train

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Distance: 179.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Aberdeen via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Union Square Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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