Rome2Rio

How to get fromDumfries and Galloway to Edinburghby taxi, bus, train, or car

Find Transport to Edinburgh

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh by taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, bus, line 381 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Dumfries and Galloway to Road Endtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Road End to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Crown Innbus bus 381
    4. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4h 2m

  2. Drive  79.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburghcar car 79.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    4h 7m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 12m
    £64–111

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    5h 11m
    £61–88

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Stance 4 to Princes Street 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dumfries and Galloway to Edinburgh Waverley via Road End, Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Carlisle in around 4h 12m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There