What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries House and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries House to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Princes Street via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries House and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries House to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

The distance between Dumfries House and Edinburgh is 86 miles. The road distance is 63.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries House to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £29 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries House to Edinburgh bus from?

Dumfries House to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries House to Edinburgh train from?

Dumfries House to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Auchinleck station.

Train or bus from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Dumfries House to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Dumfries House to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Dumfries House to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries House to Edinburgh train arrive?

Dumfries House to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries House to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries House to Edinburgh is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Dumfries House to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Dumfries House to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
3h 26m
£30–70
Drive 63.5 mi
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1. Drive from Dumfries House to Edinburghcar 63.5 mi
1h 35m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 34m
£21–34
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
3h 38m
£21–33

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Distance: 85.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Dumfries House, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Dumfries House to Edinburgh Waverley via Auchinleck and Glasgow Central in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries House to Princes Street via Main Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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