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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Polmont by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    3h 2m
    £32–46

  2. Drive  77.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Polmontcar car 77.5 mi
    1h 35m
    £20–28

  3. Line 381 bus, train

    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 Polmonttrain train
    3h 3m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 10m
    £50–90

  5. Bus via Grahamston Station

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus bus X37
    4h 13m
    £28–39

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Black Bull Innbus bus X38
    4h 29m

Dumfries to Polmont by bus, foot, and train

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Polmont via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 10m.

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