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How to get fromDumfries to Bowness-on-Solwayby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solway by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Car park to War Memorialbus bus 385
    2. Take the taxi from War Memorial to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    1h 24m

  2. Drive 45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 45.3 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 93 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Armsbus bus 93
    2h 30m
    £18–29

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Annantrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Annan to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi
    53 min
    £72–92

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solwaytaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    56 min
    £95–120

Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solway by train, foot, and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Bowness-on-Solway. However, you can take the bus to War Memorial then take the taxi to Bowness-on-Solway. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Kings Arms via Carlisle and Bus Station in around 2h 30m.

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