The average bus between Edinburgh and Kelso takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Kelso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Kelso at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Kelso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kelso. However, there are services departing from North Bridge station and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station via Galashiels Transport Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Edinburgh to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Kelso is 61.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from North Bridge to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 2h 36m.