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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

    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 37m
    £56–115

  2. Drive 156 mi

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    1. Drive from Montrose to Dumfriescar car 156 mi
    3h 5m
    £38–55

  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 31m
    £45–73

  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
    5h 6m
    £74–162

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    7h 32m

Montrose to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to School via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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