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How to get fromDumfries to Leadhillsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Leadhills by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Sanquhartrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Sanquhar to Leadhillstaxi taxi
    39 min
    £61–84

  2. Drive  32.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Leadhillscar car 32.4 mi
    41 min
    £8–12

  3. Line 246 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Glenairlie Bridgebus bus 246
    2. Take the taxi from Glenairlie Bridge to Leadhillstaxi taxi
    52 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Leadhillstaxi taxi 32.4 mi
    41 min
    £140–180

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Leadhills. However, you can take the train to Sanquhar then take the taxi to Leadhills. Alternatively, you can take the line 246 bus to Glenairlie Bridge then take the taxi to Leadhills.

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