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How to get fromStirling to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stirling to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Lockerbietrain train Southbound
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    2h 28m

  2. Drive 91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stirling to Dumfriescar car 91 mi
    1h 38m
    £23–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 16m
    £28–42

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 17m
    £36–59

  5. Bus via Wellgreen Road

    1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 54m
    £28–42

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 4m
    £56–120

Stirling to Dumfries by train, foot, and bus

Calendar196Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 4m.

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