81 Kelso circular via Town Yetholm, Morebattle
Operated by Scottish Borders Council. First bus 06:50, last bus 17:12. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 81? 37 other bus routes are numbered 81 elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:50 | 12:50 | 17:12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | 06:50 | 12:50 | 17:12 |
| Sainsburys Kelso (At) | 06:54 | 12:54 | 17:16 |
| Blakelaw Farm (At) | 07:00 | 13:00 | 17:22 |
| Kirkfield Caravan Site (Opp) | 07:09 | 13:09 | 17:31 |
| Village Green (At) | 07:13 | 13:13 | 17:35 |
| T-Yetholm Village Green (Opp) | 07:17 | 13:17 | 17:39 |
| Chairlie's Vennel (At) | 07:28 | 13:28 | 17:50 |
| Linton Downs Smithy (Opp) | 07:33 | 13:33 | 17:55 |
| Sainsburys Kelso (At) | 07:40 | 13:40 | 18:02 |
| Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | 07:44 | 13:44 | 18:06 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Scottish Borders Council before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Monday, 30 November 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Kelso: 5 journeys, first 06:50 inbound: 2 journeys, first 09:50
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Kelso
All 37 stops
- Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) Kelso
- Kelso Abbey (o/s) Kelso
- Bridgend Park (At) Kelso
- Sprouston Rd (Nr) Kelso
- Maxmill Park (Nr) Kelso
- Sainsburys Kelso (At) Kelso
- Scott Country Ltd Warehouse (At) Kelso
- Softlaw Cottage (At) Kelso
- Blakelaw Farm (At) Kelso
- Greenlees Crossroads (E-Bound) Town Yetholm
- Kirkfield Caravan Site (Opp) Town Yetholm
- Village Green (At) Kirk Yetholm
- Kirkfield Caravan Site (At) Town Yetholm
- T-Yetholm Village Green (Opp) Town Yetholm
- Braeside Road (Opp) Town Yetholm
- Primsidemill (At) Town Yetholm
- Primside Farm (Opp) Town Yetholm
- Chairlie's Vennel (At) Morebattle
- Morebattle Primary School (Opp) Morebattle
- Morebattle Primary School (o/s) Morebattle
- Post Office (At) Morebattle
- Tofts Cotts (o/s) Morebattle
- Linton Farm Cottages (Opp) Linton
- Linton Downs Smithy (Opp) Linton
- Frogden (Opp) Linton
- Caverton Mains Rd End (At) Linton
- Kersknowe Farm Cotts (Opp) Linton
- Mainhouse Lodge (Opp) Linton
- Wester Softlaw Road End (Opp) Kelso
- Spylaw Rd End (At) Kelso
- Lloyds Tractors (Opp) Kelso
- Scott Country Ltd Warehouse (Opp) Kelso
- Sainsburys Kelso (At) Kelso
- Maxmill Park (Opp) Kelso
- Sprouston Rd (Opp) Kelso
- Ednam House Hotel (At) Kelso
- Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) Kelso
81 inbound
All 35 stops
- Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) Kelso
- Kelso Abbey (o/s) Kelso
- Bridgend Park (At) Kelso
- Sprouston Rd (Nr) Kelso
- Maxmill Park (Nr) Kelso
- Sainsburys Kelso (At) Kelso
- Lloyds Tractors (At) Kelso
- Spylaw Rd End (Opp) Kelso
- Wester Softlaw Road End (At) Kelso
- Mainhouse Lodge (At) Linton
- Kersknowe Farm Cotts (Adj) Linton
- Caverton Mains Rd End (Opp) Linton
- Frogden (At) Linton
- Linton Downs Smithy (At) Linton
- Linton Farm Cottages (At) Linton
- Tofts Cotts (Opp) Morebattle
- Chairlie's Vennel (At) Morebattle
- Morebattle Primary School (Opp) Morebattle
- Morebattle Primary School (o/s) Morebattle
- Post Office (At) Morebattle
- Primside Farm (At) Town Yetholm
- Primsidemill (Opp) Town Yetholm
- Braeside Road (Nr) Town Yetholm
- T-Yetholm Village Green (At) Town Yetholm
- Village Green (At) Kirk Yetholm
- Kirkfield Caravan Site (At) Town Yetholm
- Greenlees Crossroads (W-Bound) Town Yetholm
- Blakelaw Cottages (At) Kelso
- Softlaw Cottage (Opp) Kelso
- Scott Country Ltd Warehouse (Opp) Kelso
- Sainsburys Kelso (At) Kelso
- Maxmill Park (Opp) Kelso
- Sprouston Rd (Opp) Kelso
- Ednam House Hotel (At) Kelso
- Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) Kelso
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:12. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Scottish Borders Council sets the fares on the 81. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 81 bus?
The 81 is operated by Scottish Borders Council.
Timetable data from Scottish Borders Council via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.