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

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 36m
    £55–98

  2. Drive  107 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Methil to Dumfriescar car 107 mi
    2h 4m
    £27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Grove to Princes Streetbus bus X61
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 34m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Leven - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 48m
    £36–63

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from South Grove to Park & Ridebus bus X61
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h
    £37–55

Methil to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Leven to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Grove to School via Princes Street in around 5h 34m.

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