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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Duns 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 Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    5h 7m
    £68–138

  2. Drive  84.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Dunscar car 84.4 mi
    1h 49m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus, line 67 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    4. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus bus 34
    7h 28m

  4. Train, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Berwick station to Dunlop Housebus bus 60
    5h 12m
    £51–98

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Lambs Pendbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    3. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus bus 34
    8h 9m

Dumfries to Duns by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Boston Court via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Street in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Market Square via Lambs Pend, Town Centre, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 8h 9m.

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