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How to get fromAlnwick to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alnwick to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 47m
    £52–97

  2. Drive  103.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alnwick to Dumfriescar car 103.5 mi
    2h 8m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 57m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 20m
    £36–70

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 4m
    £45–70

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  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Dumfries via Alnmouth, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to School via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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