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How to get fromKelso to Elginby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    7h 42m
    £74–160

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    10h 21m
    £32–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    9h 52m
    £43–85

  4. Drive  206.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kelso to Elgincar car 206.2 mi
    4h 11m
    £52–75

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    7h 44m
    £82–160

Kelso to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Elgin via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aberdeen in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 9h 52m.

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