What is the cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Dumfries?

The distance between Alnwick and Dumfries is 135 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alnwick to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Alnwick to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Alnwick to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Dumfries bus from?

Alnwick to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Alnwick to Dumfries bus arrive?

Alnwick to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Dumfries is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Alnwick to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 391+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Alnwick to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 17m
£25–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
5h 38m
£28–49
Drive 103.5 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Dumfriescar 103.5 mi
2h 8m
£25–36
Bus via Dunbar
1. Take the bus from Green Batt to Railway Stationbus X18
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 253
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Princes Streetbus X7
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 102 / ...
9h 31m

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Map of how to get from Alnwick to Dumfries.

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Distance: 134.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Dumfries via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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