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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Forth is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Forth is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Forth?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Forth. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Kirk Green via John Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Forth?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Forth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Lanark via Carlisle and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Forth?

The distance between Dumfries and Forth is 76 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Forth without a car is to bus and line 191 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Dumfries to Forth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Forth bus from?

Dumfries to Forth bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Forth train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Forth?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Forth is to bus and line 191 bus which takes 3h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Dumfries to Forth bus arrive?

Dumfries to Forth bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at John Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Forth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Forth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Forth is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Dumfries to Forth.

Where can I stay near Forth?

There are 511+ hotels available in Forth.

Dumfries to Forth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 191 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 191 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Court to John Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from John Street to Bus Stationbus 191 / ...
3h 19m
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Forthcar 59.7 mi
1h 12m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 39m
£34–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Woodstock Streetbus 41 / ...
3h 34m
£22–28
Line 381 bus, train
1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Motherwelltrain
3. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain
3h 44m

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Distance: 75.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Kirk Green via John Street and Bus Station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Kirk Green via Carlisle, Motherwell, Lanark, and High Street in around 3h 39m.

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