What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Coal Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Auchinleck via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dumfries House is 85 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dumfries House without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £20 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumfries House bus from?

Edinburgh to Dumfries House bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dumfries House train from?

Edinburgh to Dumfries House train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries House is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumfries House bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dumfries House bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dumfries House train arrive?

Edinburgh to Dumfries House train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dumfries House?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dumfries House is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Dumfries House.

Where can I stay near Dumfries House?

There are 340+ hotels available in Dumfries House.

Edinburgh to Dumfries House - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 42m
£20–34
Drive 63.2 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dumfries Housecar 63.2 mi
1h 34m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 4m
£30–67
Bus via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 43m
£21–34

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Distance: 84.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dumfries House, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Dumfries House via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, and Coal Road in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumfries House via Glasgow Central and Auchinleck in around 4h 4m.

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