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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumfriesby tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumfries by tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Tram, train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram tram T50
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 14m

  2. Drive 76.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dumfriescar car 76.7 mi
    1h 40m
    £19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 35m
    £31–49

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Dumfriesrideshare rideshare 76.7 mi
    1h 40m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 43m
    £54–102

  6. Line 18 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Fairmilehead Crossroadsbus bus 18
    2. Take the bus from Fairmilehead Crossroads to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    4h 22m

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  • Distance: 92.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Terminal to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Dumfries via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 3h 43m.

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