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How to get fromNewton Stewart to Kelsoby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    7h 16m

  2. Drive 115.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newton Stewart to Kelsocar car 115.6 mi
    2h 20m
    £29–41

  3. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Cinema to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    8h 45m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    7h 38m

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    8h 3m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Newton Stewart, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newton Stewart to Kelso. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, take the line 381 bus to Crown Inn, walk to Lockerbie, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Tweedbank, walk to Tweedbank Station, then take the line 67 bus to Horsemarket Bus Shelter. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cinema to Coledale Car Park via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 8h 45m.

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