There are 4 ways to get from Polmont to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 24m£40–70Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Polmont to Dumfriescar 77.9 mi
1h 35m£20–29Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 57m£28–44Bus
- Take the bus from Claremont Inn to Shandwick Placebus X38
- Take the bus from Lothian Road to Schoolbus 101A / ...
5h 12m
Polmont to Dumfries by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polmont to Dumfries is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Polmont to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Polmont to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Black Bull Inn and arriving at School via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Polmont to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Polmont and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Polmont and Dumfries is 107 miles. The road distance is 78.4 miles.
The best way to get from Polmont to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Polmont to Dumfries, including transfers.
Polmont to Dumfries bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Polmont to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Polmont to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Polmont, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Black Bull Inn to School via St Andrew`s Church and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Claremont Inn to Shandwick Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Lothian Road to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Polmont to Dumfries bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Polmont to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polmont to Dumfries is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Polmont to Dumfries.
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