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

The cheapest way to get from Selkirk to Hamilton is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Selkirk to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Selkirk and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Selkirk to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Scott Monument and arriving at Portland Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Selkirk and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Selkirk to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Selkirk to Hamilton?

The distance between Selkirk and Hamilton is 75 miles. The road distance is 61.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Selkirk to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Selkirk to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Selkirk to Hamilton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Selkirk to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Selkirk to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Selkirk to Hamilton is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the Selkirk to Hamilton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Selkirk to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Selkirk to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Selkirk to Hamilton is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Selkirk to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1288+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Selkirk to Hamilton 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 Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 12m
£28–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
4h 27m
£16–37
Drive 61.5 mi
1. Drive from Selkirk to Hamiltoncar 61.5 mi
1h 25m
£16–22
Train via Bellshill
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
3h 47m
£35–62
Bus, line 211 bus
1. Take the bus from Scott Monument to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus 900
3. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Covanburn Avenuebus 211
5h 7m
£19–32

Selkirk to Hamilton by bus and train

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Distance: 74.6 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Scott Monument to Motherwell via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Monument to Portland Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 27m.

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