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

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There are 4 ways to get from Earlston to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 51 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Earlston Bus Stance to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    4h 52m
    £39–68

  2. Drive  66.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Earlston to Dumfriescar car 66.5 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Earlston Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    5h 49m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 19m
    £51–104

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  • Distance: 133.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Earlston Bus Stance to Stance 1 via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melrose Road to Dumfries via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, and Carlisle in around 5h 19m.

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