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How to get fromDumfries to Alnwickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain train
    3h 32m
    £53–98

  2. Drive  103.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Alnwickcar car 103.4 mi
    2h 8m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    5h 50m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    4h 27m
    £37–70

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    6h 20m
    £44–70

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  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Alnwick, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Alnwick via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Retail Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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