81 Kelso
Operated by Scottish Borders Council. First bus 06:50, last bus 17:12. 6 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | · | · | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Kelso (At) | · | · | · | · |
| Blakelaw Farm (At) | 07:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:22 |
| Kirkfield Caravan Site (Opp) | 07:09 | 13:09 | 15:09 | 17:31 |
| Village Green (At) | 07:13 | 13:13 | 15:13 | 17:35 |
| T-Yetholm Village Green (Opp) | 07:17 | 13:17 | 15:17 | 17:39 |
| Chairlie's Vennel (At) | 07:28 | 13:28 | 15:28 | 17:50 |
| Linton Downs Smithy (Opp) | 07:33 | 13:33 | 15:33 | 17:55 |
| Sainsburys Kelso (At) | 06:54 | 12:54 | 14:54 | 17:16 |
| Woodmarket Bus Shelter (At) | 06:50 | 12:50 | 14:50 | 17:12 |
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Kelso
- 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
- 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
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Dunfermline bus station and Dunfermline bus station given service number 81 / 81A effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 24 Nov 2025 From: Dunfermline bus station To: Dunfermline bus station Via: Duloch Park Name or No.: 81 / 81A Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 24 November 2025 Other details: New service
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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 the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.