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How to get fromKilmarnock to Kelsoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Kelso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    5h 39m
    £45–96

  2. Drive 96.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Kelsocar car 96.9 mi
    2h 19m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 30m
    £29–54

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 31m
    £35–52

Kilmarnock to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Coledale Car Park via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 30m.

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