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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 40m
    £40–73

  2. Drive  122 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Dumfriescar car 122 mi
    2h 28m
    £31–44

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 26m
    £37–55

  4. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 9m
    £61–109

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X58
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    6h 50m

Saint Andrews to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to School via Railway Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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