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Kelso travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kelso

With a population of 5.154, Kelso is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kelso to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Kelso

Rivers Tweed Canoeing
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Outdoors

When to visit Kelso

Kelso in November
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelso in November
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kelso

Plane

Although Kelso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 71 km from Kelso. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kelso departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kelso. The train journey from Kelso to Manchester takes 3h 12m and costs around £115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £124 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kelso is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 236 km from Kelso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelso using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kelso takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Kelso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 71 km from Kelso. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kelso departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Kelso. The train journey from Kelso to Manchester takes 3h 12m and costs around £115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £124 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kelso is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 236 km from Kelso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kelso using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Kelso takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Kelso

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kelso

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kelso

Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelso

Most booked hotels in Kelso

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Queens Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Border Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+
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Ednam House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Kelso

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Kelso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.83 and £21.10.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Kelso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.83 and £21.10.