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

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 57m
    £70–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 24m
    £39–59

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    5h 42m

  4. Drive  156 mi

    1. Drive from Montrose to Dumfriescar car 156 mi
    3h 5m
    £40–57

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 10m
    £42–97

Montrose to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Montrose to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to School via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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