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How to get fromSt Helens to Kelsoby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Kelso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lea Green to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    6h 6m
    £81–161

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    10h 14m
    £36–56

  3. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 28m
    £52–93

  4. Drive  174.1 mi

    1. Drive from St Helens to Kelsocar car 174.1 mi
    3h 10m
    £44–63

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    6h 57m
    £66–155

  6. Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman West
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    9h 54m

St Helens to Kelso by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Coledale Car Park via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 10h 14m.

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