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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 11m
    £32–78

  2. Drive  78.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Dumfriescar car 78.1 mi
    1h 23m
    £20–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 21m
    £25–41

  4. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 28m

Cumbernauld to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Cumbernauld to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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