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How to get fromDumfries to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    3h 35m
    £27–45

  2. Drive 58.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to The Scottish Borderscar car 58.7 mi
    1h 11m
    £15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3h 52m
    £59–118

  4. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    4h 27m
    £17–34

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 16m

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 16m.

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