Bus from Linton (Scottish Borders) to Kelso
2 direct routes · 10–31 min · first bus 07:34, last bus 17:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kelso as of 05:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Linton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Scottish Borders Council | ~10 min | 3 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:34 | 17:56 | Frogden (Opp) | Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | — |
| K08 | Peter Hogg of Jedburgh | ~31 min | 1 | Wednesday to Friday only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Frogden (At) | Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | Morebattle, Eckford & Heiton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Linton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Linton to Kelso?
2 routes run directly from Linton to Kelso: the 81 (Scottish Borders Council), the K08 (Peter Hogg of Jedburgh). The most frequent is the 81, 3 times each weekday — board at Frogden (Opp) and get off at Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Linton to Kelso?
Between 10 minutes on the 81 and 31 on the K08, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Linton to Kelso?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:34 and the last around 17:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Linton to Kelso?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.