There are 4 ways to get from Selkirk to Leith by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Scott Monument to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
1h 33m£18–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scott Monument to Surgeons' Hallbus X95
1h 42m£4–7Drive 39.9 mi
- Drive from Selkirk to Leithcar 39.9 mi
1h 3m£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Selkirk to Leithtaxi 39.9 mi
1h 3m£110–140
Selkirk to Leith by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Selkirk to Leith is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Selkirk to Leith is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scott Monument and arriving at Surgeons' Hall. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Selkirk and Leith is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Selkirk to Leith without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 33m and costs £17 - £20.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Selkirk to Leith, including transfers.
Selkirk to Leith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Scott Monument station.
Selkirk to Leith bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.
Yes, the driving distance between Selkirk to Leith is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Selkirk to Leith.
There are 2569+ hotels available in Leith.
What companies run services between Selkirk, Scotland and Leith, Scotland?
Borders Buses operates a bus from Scott Monument to Surgeons' Hall hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Scott Monument to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Scott Monument to Surgeons' Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- communications@scotborders.gov.uk
- Website
- scotborders.gov.uk
Bus from Scott Monument to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20030/public_and_community_transport/94/bus_services
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
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