There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Kelso by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
6h 15m£66–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
7h 45m£24–39Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Kelsocar 139.4 mi
2h 47m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
6h 58m£68–129Bus #2
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
7h 45m£37–67
Stranraer to Kelso by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kelso is to Bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kelso is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Tweedbank via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kelso is 199 miles. The road distance is 140.3 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kelso without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 6h 15m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Stranraer to Kelso, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Kelso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kelso is to train via Ayr which takes 6h 15m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Coledale Car Park via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Stranraer to Kelso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Kelso is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Stranraer to Kelso.
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