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

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There are 6 ways to get from Forfar to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 6m
    £42–70

  2. Drive 140.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forfar to Dumfriescar car 140.4 mi
    2h 40m
    £34–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 9m
    £50–98

  4. Bus via Overgate

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 25m
    £35–56

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 38m
    £68–139

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    6h 35m

Forfar to Dumfries by bus

Calendar196Weekly Buses
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to School via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 5h 9m.

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