There are 5 ways to get from Darlington to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 25m£69–129Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darlington to Selkirkcar 102.9 mi
2h 9m£26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Darlington to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Street to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 67
4h 51m£49–87Train, bus via Carlisle
- Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain Middlesbrough - Carlisle
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Scott Monumentbus X95
5h 10m£44–74Bus
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
6h 33m£37–55
Darlington to Selkirk by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Selkirk is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Darlington to Selkirk is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Darlington and Selkirk is 198 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Darlington to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Darlington to Selkirk, including transfers.
Darlington to Selkirk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Selkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from Darlington to Selkirk is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Darlington, England and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Darlington to Scott Monument via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Darlington to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Darlington to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Railway Street to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Halston Hotel to Scott Monument
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Darlington to Selkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Darlington to Selkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Selkirk is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Darlington to Selkirk.
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