What is the cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kelso?

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kelso is to bus via Bus Station which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forfar to Kelso?

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Kelso is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Kelso?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Forfar to Kelso?

The distance between Forfar and Kelso is 125 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

How do I travel from Forfar to Kelso without a car?

The best way to get from Forfar to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £23 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Forfar to Kelso?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Forfar to Kelso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Kelso bus from?

Forfar to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Kelso?

The best way to get from Forfar to Kelso is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £55 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Forfar to Kelso bus arrive?

Forfar to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Kelso?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Kelso is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Forfar to Kelso.

Where can I stay near Kelso?

There are 378+ hotels available in Kelso.

Forfar to Kelso - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Kelso by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 2m
£23–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
6h 8m
£10–50
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Kelsocar 114.4 mi
2h 13m
£28–40
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
6h 10m
£23–33

Forfar to Kelso by bus, foot, and train

146Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Forfar to Coledale Car Park via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 8m.

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