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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Falkirk Grahamston / ...
    3h 24m
    £41–66

  2. Drive  80 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Falkirkcar car 80 mi
    1h 42m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    3h 44m

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 33m
    £50–92

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus bus X37
    4h 12m
    £27–37

Dumfries to Falkirk by train and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Asda via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 12m.

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