There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
3h 43m£35–89Drive 81.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Selkirkcar 81.1 mi
1h 58m£20–29Bus via Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Placebus X95
4h 34m£28–43Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
4h 20m£41–84Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 36m£22–46
Kilmarnock to Selkirk by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place and Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Selkirk is 110 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 43m and costs £35 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Selkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Selkirk is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 43m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Scott Monument via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Selkirk bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Shandwick Place station.
Kilmarnock to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Selkirk is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kilmarnock to Selkirk.
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