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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 51m
    £72–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus bus
    6h 1m
    £38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 26m

  4. Drive  154.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Montrosecar car 154.8 mi
    3h 8m
    £39–56

  5. 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 Montrosetrain train
    5h 16m
    £71–136

Dumfries to Montrose by train and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Montrose via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 6h 1m.

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