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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 27m
    £50–91

  2. Drive  156 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montrose to Dumfriescar car 156 mi
    3h 5m
    £39–57

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 39m
    £42–73

  4. Train via Carlisle

    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

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    5h 44m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    7h 37m

Montrose to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Montrose to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to School via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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