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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Kelso is to bus via Mill O Mains which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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 12m 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 Lidl and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Forfar to Kelso?

The distance between Forfar and Kelso is 133 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 bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 Lidl station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Kelso?

The best way to get from Forfar to Kelso is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

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 12m to drive from Forfar to Kelso.

Where can I stay near Kelso?

There are 372+ hotels available in Kelso.

Forfar to Kelso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar to Kelso by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to TweedbankEdinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 14m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh WaverleyDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to TweedbankEdinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 16m
£23–95
Drive 114.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Kelso114.4 mi
2h 12m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to George StreetE1
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX62 / ...
6h 16m
Bus via Mill O Mains
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Edinburgh, Bus StationM92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX62 / ...
6h 21m
£23–33

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 132.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Lidl to Coledale Car Park via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 16m.

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