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How to get fromDumfries to Selkirkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Selkirk by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Scott Monumentbus bus X95
    3h 31m
    £27–44

  2. Drive 54.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Selkirkcar car 54.5 mi
    1h 7m
    £14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 17m
    £63–124

  4. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Scott Monumentbus bus X95
    4h 22m
    £17–33

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus bus X95
    5h 23m

Dumfries to Selkirk by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Selkirk, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Scott Monument via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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