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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Arbroath by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 36m
    £67–117

  2. Drive  142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Arbroathcar car 142.5 mi
    2h 51m
    £36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 3m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    4h 38m
    £47–86

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 41m
    £67–126

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    5h 31m
    £37–52

Dumfries to Arbroath by train and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Arbroath via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 31m.

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