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

The cheapest way to get from Kelso to Alston is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelso to Alston is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Kelso and Alston?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelso to Alston. However, there are services departing from Woodmarket Bus Shelter and arriving at Hendersons Garage via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Kelso to Alston?

The distance between Kelso and Alston is 141 miles. The road distance is 76.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kelso to Alston without a car is to bus and train and line 691 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kelso to Alston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Alston bus from?

Kelso to Alston bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Woodmarket Bus Shelter station.

Where does the Kelso to Alston bus arrive?

Kelso to Alston bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Can I drive from Kelso to Alston?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelso to Alston is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kelso to Alston.

Where can I stay near Alston?

There are 423+ hotels available in Alston.

Kelso to Alston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 691 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kelso to Alston by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train, line 691 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Horsemarket Bus Shelter to Berwick stationbus 67
2. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Hexhamtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Yardbus 691
5h 2m
Drive 76 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kelso to Alstoncar 76 mi
1h 40m
£19–27
Line 67 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 67
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
3. Take the bus from Market Hall to Hendersons Garagebus
5h 56m

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Distance: 139.8 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Kelso, Scotland and Alston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Hendersons Garage via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Market Hall in around 5h 56m.

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