How much does a train ticket cost from Portland to Kelso?

The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Kelso start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Portland to Kelso?

The average train journey time from Portland to Kelso is 51m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Portland to Kelso route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Kelso?

The earliest train from Portland to Kelso departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 19:25.

Train Portland to Kelso from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	51m	11:31	Kelso Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	51m	11:31	Kelso Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:25	Union Station	51m	20:16	Kelso Station	Cheapest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	Fastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	51m	11:31	Kelso Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	51m	11:31	Kelso Station	No tags

Next departures from Portland to Kelso on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:45	Union Station	51m	07:36	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	08:30	Union Station	51m	09:21	Kelso Station	No tags
Train	10:40	Union Station	51m	11:31	Kelso Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 19:56 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Portland to Kelso

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Kelso. The journey takes about 51 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

51mAverage duration

44 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration53m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £38	Average duration51m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £13

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Portland, OR to Kelso by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Portland to Kelso?
The cheapest train tickets from Portland to Kelso start from £13. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Portland to Kelso?
The average train journey time from Portland to Kelso is 51m, covering a distance of 44 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Portland to Kelso route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Portland to Kelso?
The earliest train from Portland to Kelso departs at 06:45. And the latest train departs at 19:25.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£11

10/12

£11

Today

£11

12/12

£15

13/12

£11

14/12

£17

15/12

£11

16/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Portland, OR to Kelso was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Portland, OR to Kelso as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £114 for a train ticket from Portland, OR to Kelso based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-13.