There are 5 ways to get from Cumnock to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
4h 59m£41–85Drive 74.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cumnock to Selkirkcar 74.6 mi
1h 43m£19–27Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Placebus X95
5h 26m£33–51Line 76 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X76 / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Scott Monumentbus 73 / ...
5h£39–75Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
5h 30m£28–44
Cumnock to Selkirk by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Selkirk is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Selkirk is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock station to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Cumnock Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place and Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumnock to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Cumnock and Selkirk is 126 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Cumnock to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cumnock to Selkirk, including transfers.
Cumnock to Selkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Cumnock to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Auchinleck station.
The best way to get from Cumnock to Selkirk is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Scott Monument via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Market Place via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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Booking & Getting There
Cumnock to Selkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
Cumnock to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumnock to Selkirk is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cumnock to Selkirk.
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