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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Earlston 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 Galashielstrain train
    4h 59m
    £64–126

  2. Drive 66.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Earlstoncar car 66.5 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus, line 51 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 Earlston Bus Stancebus bus 51
    5h
    £33–54

  4. Train, line 51 bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Melrose Roadbus bus 313 / ...
    5h 2m
    £46–80

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Earlston Bus Stancebus bus 51
    5h 29m

Dumfries to Earlston by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Earlston, The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Melrose Road via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Galashiels, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Earlston Bus Stance via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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