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How to get fromDumfries to Elginby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Elgin by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    7h 27m
    £113–210

  2. Drive 231.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Elgincar car 231.4 mi
    4h 39m
    £57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    8h 3m
    £60–100

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    7h 11m
    £142–303

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 5m
    £113–240

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    8h 6m
    £95–199

  7. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Lothian Roadbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    8h 46m

Dumfries to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Elgin via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Aberdeen in around 8h 5m.

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