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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Falkirk is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Falkirk?

The distance between Dumfries and Falkirk is 158 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dumfries to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Falkirk bus from?

Dumfries to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Falkirk train from?

Dumfries to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Falkirk is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Dumfries to Falkirk bus arrive?

Dumfries to Falkirk bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Falkirk train arrive?

Dumfries to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Falkirk is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Dumfries to Falkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Falkirk?

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Dumfries to Falkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 381 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
3h 23m
£50–92
Drive 80 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Falkirkcar 80 mi
1h 42m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
3h 50m
£27–37
Line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
3h 24m
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
4h 42m

Dumfries to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Falkirk Grahamston via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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