Rome2Rio

How to get fromIsle of Arran to Kelsoby ferry, train or bus

Find Transport to Kelso

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Kelso by ferry, train, or bus

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

  1. Ferry, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
    6h 25m
    £60–147

  2. Ferry, line 10 bus, line 4 bus, bus, line 67 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the bus from Garden Place to Dunlop Streetbus10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dunlop Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus4
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangebusX62 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus67
    9h 56m
    £34–87

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus906 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus900
    4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangebusX62 / ...
    9h 15m
    £37–78

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
    7h 4m
    £44–90

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Kelso. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Tweedbank, walk to Tweedbank Station, then take the line 67 bus to Coledale Car Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Hill Street, Burnlea Road, Crawford Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 15m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Isle of Arran

Trips to Kelso

Popular routes