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

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

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  1. Train, line 67 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus bus 67
    4h 34m
    £38–93

  2. Drive 96.9 mi

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

  3. 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 / ...
    5h 53m
    £35–52

  4. Train

    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 13m
    £44–88

  5. 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 / ...
    5h 55m
    £28–55

Kilmarnock to Kelso by train, foot, and bus

Calendar193Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 13m.

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