There are 5 ways to get from Kelso to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 50m£66–128Drive 139.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kelso to Stranraercar 139.9 mi
2h 48m£35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 51m£43–96Bus
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 17m£38–79Bus via Dumfries
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Lambs Pendbus X62
- Take the bus from Town Centre to Stance 1bus 101
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 3m
Kelso to Stranraer by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelso to Stranraer is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kelso to Stranraer is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelso to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Woodmarket Bus Shelter and arriving at Port Rodie via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelso to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kelso and Stranraer is 198 miles. The road distance is 140.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kelso to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kelso to Stranraer, including transfers.
Kelso to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Kelso to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Tweedbank station.
The best way to get from Kelso to Stranraer is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Kelso, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Stranraer via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Port Rodie via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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More Questions & Answers
Kelso to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Kelso to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelso to Stranraer is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kelso to Stranraer.
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