There are 5 ways to get from Wigan to Kelso by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus, line 67 bus
best- Take the train from Wigan North Western 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 10m£50–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
9h 14m£41–65Train
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
6h 12m£89–139Drive 166.7 mi
- Drive from Wigan to Kelsocar 166.7 mi
3h 5m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus 67
7h 14m£73–139
Wigan to Kelso by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wigan to Kelso is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Wigan to Kelso is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wigan station to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Bus Station, Club Britannia and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Wigan to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Tweedbank via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Wigan and Kelso is 187 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wigan to Kelso without a car is to train and bus and line 67 bus which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Wigan to Kelso, including transfers.
Wigan to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Wigan to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.
The best way to get from Wigan to Kelso is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Wigan, England and Kelso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Wigan North Western to Coledale Car Park via Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wigan North Western to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Preston, Railway Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Railway Street to Woodmarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wigan to Kelso bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Wigan to Kelso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wigan to Kelso is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Wigan to Kelso.
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