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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 29m
    £26–40

  2. Drive  60.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galashiels to Dumfriescar car 60.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £15–22

  3. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 48m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 10m
    £49–98

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Lambs Pendbus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Schoolbus bus 101
    4h 28m

Galashiels to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to School via Lambs Pend and Town Centre in around 4h 28m.

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