There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Selkirk by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 57m£29–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 25m£18–25Drive 82.8 mi
- Drive from Perth to Selkirkcar 82.8 mi
1h 46m£21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 31m£23–49Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Placebus X95
4h 57m£20–31
Perth to Selkirk by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Selkirk is to bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Selkirk is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Market Place via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Selkirk. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Perth and Selkirk is 95 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Selkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £28 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Perth to Selkirk, including transfers.
Perth to Selkirk bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Selkirk is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Selkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Perth to Scott Monument via Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth station to Market Place via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- 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
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Selkirk bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Perth to Selkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Selkirk is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Perth to Selkirk.
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