What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Allanton?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Allanton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Allanton?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Allanton is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Allanton?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Allanton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Reston via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Allanton?

The distance between Dumfries and Allanton is 187 miles. The road distance is 88.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Allanton without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Allanton without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Allanton?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Dumfries to Allanton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Allanton train from?

Dumfries to Allanton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Allanton train arrive?

Dumfries to Allanton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Allanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Allanton is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dumfries to Allanton.

Where can I stay near Allanton?

There are 561+ hotels available in Allanton.

Dumfries to Allanton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Restontrain
4h 26m
£90–158
Drive 88.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Allantoncar 88.4 mi
1h 53m
£22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Restontrain Edinburgh - Newcastle
4h 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Restontrain Edinburgh - Newcastle
4h 27m
£72–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Village Hallbus 67
6h 31m
£71–103

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Allanton, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Allanton via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, and Reston in around 4h 26m.

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