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

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

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  1. Line 381 bus, train, line 253 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bowling Greenbus bus 253
    4h 51m

  2. Drive  98 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Cockburnspathcar car 98 mi
    2h 7m
    £25–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    5h 3m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 52m
    £48–102

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Grahame Placebus bus X7 / ...
    5h 32m

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  • Distance: 126.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Bowling Green via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Dunbar, and Railway Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bowling Green via Princes Street, Waterloo Place, and Grahame Place in around 5h 32m.

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