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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 24m
    £58–103

  2. Drive  116.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fife to Dumfriescar car 116.4 mi
    2h 19m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Princes Streetbus bus X59a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 38m

  4. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Cupar 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
    4h 35m

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 47m
    £37–54

Fife to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to School via Princes Street in around 5h 38m.

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