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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    3h 26m
    £54–116

  2. Drive 93.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Dunbarcar car 93.5 mi
    1h 59m
    £23–33

  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 / ...
    3h 46m

  4. Line 381 bus, train

    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
    3h 29m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    4h 14m

Dumfries to Dunbar by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Dunbar via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to High Street via Princes Street and Waterloo Place in around 4h 14m.

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