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

The cheapest way to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen is to bus via Aberdeen Union Street which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Selkirk and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Selkirk to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Scott Monument and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Selkirk and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Selkirk to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Selkirk to Aberdeen?

The distance between Selkirk and Aberdeen is 167 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Selkirk to Aberdeen bus from?

Selkirk to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Scott Monument station.

Where do I catch the Selkirk to Aberdeen train from?

Selkirk to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Selkirk to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Selkirk to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Selkirk to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Selkirk to Aberdeen train arrive?

Selkirk to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Selkirk to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Selkirk to Aberdeen is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Selkirk to Aberdeen.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Selkirk to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Selkirk to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 42m
£47–125
Bus via Aberdeen Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
6h 24m
£24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 35m
£25–38
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Selkirk to Aberdeencar 159.2 mi
3h 9m
£40–58

Selkirk to Aberdeen by bus and train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Scott Monument to Aberdeen via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Monument to Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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