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How to get fromNew Lanark to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 3m

  2. Drive  55.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Lanark to Dumfriescar car 55.4 mi
    1h 9m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 3m
    £21–28

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain train
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 13m
    £34–81

  5. Line 91 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auctioneers Way to John Streetbus bus 191 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    3h 23m

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  • Distance: 91.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between New Lanark, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wellgate to School via Bus Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 13m.

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