How to get from Edinburgh to Kelso by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Kelso by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Kelso in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, take the 67 bus from Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Kelso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6767
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6767
    Wait for bus
    67
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    Ride to bus station
    Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    ID 690030464
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kelso by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 68 and 20

To get from Edinburgh to Kelso in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Bongate, Jedburgh station to Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6868
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Jedburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bongate, Jedburgh
    ID 6900496
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kelso
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    Ride to bus station
    Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    ID 690030468
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Kelso

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland is approximately 84.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Kelso by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Kelso, Scotland

Kelso is located at Kelso, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Kelso.

Bus stations close to Kelso:

  • Horsemarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
  • Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
  • Ednam House Hotel, Kelso

Related Routes

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Kelso by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, 68 and 20

To get from Edinburgh to Kelso in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Tweedbank station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Bongate, Jedburgh station to Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6868
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tweedbank
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Jedburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bongate, Jedburgh
    ID 6900496
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kelso
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    Ride to bus station
    Woodmarket Bus Shelter, Kelso
    ID 690030468
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kelso?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 67.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Kelso?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 68, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Kelso in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Kelso in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Edinburgh to Tweedbank station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tweedbank station near Kelso in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Kelso in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Kelso in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Kelso in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Kelso in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Tweedbank stop, which is closest to Kelso in Scotland.