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

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

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  1. Line 381 bus, train, line 747 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus bus 381
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverkeithingtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bannerman Avenue to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus 747
    5. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus bus X59 / ...
    3h 45m

  2. Drive 102.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Glenrothescar car 102.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus bus X24
    4h 28m
    £36–50

  4. Train

    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 Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train
    4h 28m
    £60–119

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X58
    5h 15m

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  • Distance: 118.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Auchmuty High School via Carlisle, Haymarket, Glenrothes with Thornton, and Railway Station in around 4h 28m.

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