There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Kelso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 29m£78–153Train, bus, line 67 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus 67
6h 1m£36–82Drive 148.4 mi
- Drive from Preston to Kelsocar 148.4 mi
2h 45m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
7h 21m£37–70
Preston to Kelso by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kelso is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Kelso is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Club Britannia and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Tweedbank via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Preston and Kelso is 243 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Preston to Kelso, including transfers.
Preston to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Kelso is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Kelso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Preston to Coledale Car Park via Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Preston to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kelso is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Preston to Kelso.
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