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

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  1. Train, line 67 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Coledale Car Parkbus bus 67
    4h 57m
    £27–63

  2. Drive  87.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rutherglen to Kelsocar car 87.2 mi
    1h 37m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 14m
    £24–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 54m
    £32–65

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    7h 5m
    £24–36

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  • Distance: 101.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Castle Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkwood Street to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Central Station, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 54m.

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