What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Dalkeith?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Dalkeith. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Buccleuch Street via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dalkeith?

The distance between Dumfries and Dalkeith is 96 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Dalkeith without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs £28 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dalkeith bus from?

Dumfries to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Court station.

Where does the Dumfries to Dalkeith bus arrive?

Dumfries to Dalkeith bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Dalkeith?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Dalkeith is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dumfries to Dalkeith.

Where can I stay near Dalkeith?

There are 2647+ hotels available in Dalkeith.

Dumfries to Dalkeith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 3 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Dalkeith by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
3h 30m
£28–51
Drive 70.7 mi
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1. Drive from Dumfries to Dalkeithcar 70.7 mi
1h 32m
£18–25
Bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buccleuch Streetbus 3 / ...
3h 38m

Dumfries to Dalkeith by bus, foot, and train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Buccleuch Street via Princes Street in around 3h 38m.

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