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How to get fromLoch Ness to Kelsoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    7h 47m
    £80–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information to Bus Stationbus bus 919
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    9h 29m
    £37–52

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    9h 1m
    £53–92

  4. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Augustus to Kelsocar car 181.6 mi
    4h 42m
    £45–64

  5. Train via Spean Bridge

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    9h 3m
    £72–120

Loch Ness to Kelso by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Achnahannet Farm to Coledale Car Park via Torvean Park & Ride, Queensgate, Inverness, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 1m.

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