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

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

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  1. Bus, line 191 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court to John Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Bus Stationbus bus 191 / ...
    3h 19m

  2. Drive  59.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Forthcar car 59.7 mi
    1h 12m
    £15–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 39m
    £34–81

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Woodstock Streetbus bus 41 / ...
    3h 34m
    £22–28

  5. Line 381 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain train
    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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