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How to get fromDumfries to The Kelpiesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 51m
    £55–114

  2. Drive 80.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to The Kelpiescar car 80.1 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–29

  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 Asdabus bus X37
    4h 21m
    £29–40

  4. Line 381 bus, train, bus

    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 Falkirk Grahamstontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Weir Street to Dalgrain Roadbus bus 2
    3h 51m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newlands Garagebus bus 978 / ...
    5h 19m

Dumfries to The Kelpies by train, bus, and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and The Kelpies, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to The Kelpies via Carlisle, Haymarket, Falkirk Grahamston, Weir Street, and West Mains Industrial Estate in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to The Kelpies via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, Melville Street, and Dalgrain Road in around 4h 21m.

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