There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
3h 44m£42–95Drive 89.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayr to Selkirkcar 89.5 mi
2h 4m£22–32Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Placebus X95
4h 55m£27–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
4h 28m£41–79Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 58m£22–51
Ayr to Selkirk by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Selkirk is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ayr to Selkirk is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place and Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Ayr and Selkirk is 127 miles. The road distance is 90.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ayr to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ayr to Selkirk, including transfers.
Ayr to Selkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Ayr to Selkirk is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ayr to Scott Monument via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ayr to Selkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ayr to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Selkirk is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Ayr to Selkirk.
There are 370+ hotels available in Selkirk.







