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

The cheapest way to get from Kelso to Ayr is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelso to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kelso and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelso to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Woodmarket Bus Shelter and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Surgeons' Hall, Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kelso and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Kelso to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Kelso to Ayr?

The distance between Kelso and Ayr is 140 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kelso to Ayr without a car is to line 67 bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kelso to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kelso to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Kelso to Ayr?

The best way to get from Kelso to Ayr is to bus via Edinburgh which takes 5h 52m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Kelso to Ayr bus arrive?

Kelso to Ayr bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Kelso to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kelso to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelso to Ayr is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kelso to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

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

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Line 67 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Tweedbank Stationbus 67
2. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 29m
£43–98
Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kelso to Ayrcar 105.1 mi
2h 24m
£26–38
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 52m
£34–57
Train
1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 7m
£47–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 54m
£28–60

Kelso to Ayr by bus, train, and foot

203Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Ayr Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Surgeons' Hall, Shandwick Place, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Ayr via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 7m.

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