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

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

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  1. Train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 18m

  2. Drive 80.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Falkirk to Dumfriescar car 80.6 mi
    1h 40m
    £20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 49m
    £28–42

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 47m
    £52–105

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Shandwick Placebus bus X38
    2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    5h 28m

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  • Distance: 110.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 3h 47m.

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