What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Selkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Selkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Selkirk?

The distance between Hamilton and Selkirk is 75 miles. The road distance is 62.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Selkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £28 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Selkirk?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Hamilton to Selkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Selkirk bus from?

Hamilton to Selkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Selkirk train from?

Hamilton to Selkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Selkirk?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Selkirk is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Hamilton to Selkirk bus arrive?

Hamilton to Selkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Selkirk train arrive?

Hamilton to Selkirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Selkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Selkirk is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Hamilton to Selkirk.

Where can I stay near Selkirk?

There are 367+ hotels available in Selkirk.

Hamilton to Selkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 211 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 33m
£28–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 51m
£16–38
Drive 61.9 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Selkirkcar 61.9 mi
1h 26m
£16–22
Train via Leechlee Road
1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 56m
£35–62
Line 211 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus 211
2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
5h 7m
£20–32

Hamilton to Selkirk by train and bus

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Distance: 74.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Scott Monument via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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