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

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 44m
    £66–123

  2. Drive  143.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arbroath to Dumfriescar car 143.6 mi
    2h 47m
    £36–52

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 3m
    £39–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 56m
    £39–88

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    7h 12m

Arbroath to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Arbroath to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to School via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 3m.

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