What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Bo'ness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Bo'ness. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Gauze Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Bo'ness?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Bo'ness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Linlithgow via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

The distance between Dumfries and Bo'ness is 153 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Bo'ness without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Bo'ness bus from?

Dumfries to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Bo'ness train from?

Dumfries to Bo'ness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Dumfries to Bo'ness bus arrive?

Dumfries to Bo'ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Bo'ness train arrive?

Dumfries to Bo'ness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Bo'ness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Bo'ness is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Dumfries to Bo'ness.

Where can I stay near Bo'ness?

There are 840+ hotels available in Bo'ness.

Dumfries to Bo'ness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 381 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Bo'ness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£51–100
Drive 80.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Bo'nesscar 80.2 mi
1h 40m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air
4h 18m
£32–46
Line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
Bus, line 909 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gauze Roadbus 909
4h 36m
Bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Bus Stationbus 2
4h 37m
£34–52

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Distance: 152.4 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Bo'ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Gauze Road via Carlisle, Haymarket, Linlithgow, and Station Road in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Gauze Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Terminal in around 4h 18m.

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