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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders

Composite routes from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders

Cheapest
1 h 12 min
Car
94 km.
from $5
Other
3 h 36 min
Train, Bus
74 km.
from $37.74
4 h 5 min
75 km.
from $148.86
4 h 6 min
74 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Bus operators

Houstons Minicoaches

Phone:
+44 1576 203874
Email:
info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
Website:
houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Whitesands to Lambs
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
info@bordersbuses.co.uk
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Bus from Town Centre to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders is to drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders is 145 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $19.57 - $36.96 .

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train from?

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

The best way to get from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $51.09 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Dumfries to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Lambs Pend station.

Where does the Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train arrive?

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to The Scottish Borders is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders?

Book your Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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