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

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There are 4 ways to get from New Lanark to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Abbey Greenbus bus 258
    2. Take the bus from Abbey Green to Schoolbus bus X74
    2h 16m

  2. Drive 55.4 mi

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

  3. 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 14m
    £38–95

  4. 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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Map of how to get from New Lanark to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Wellgate to School via Abbey Green in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 14m.

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