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How to get fromDunbar to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 47m
    £42–95

  2. Drive  93.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunbar to Dumfriescar car 93.6 mi
    1h 59m
    £24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 14m

  4. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3h 49m

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 41m
    £36–58

Dunbar to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to School via Princes Street in around 5h 14m.

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