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How to get fromAlston to Dumfriesby bus, train, taxi or car

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

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  1. Line 681 bus, line 685 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Westgatebus bus 681
    2. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 9m
    £10–16

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alston to Carlisletaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    1h 12m
    £72–88

  3. Line 681 bus, line 685 bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Westgatebus bus 681
    2. Take the bus from Westgate to Bus Stationbus bus 685
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus bus 381
    4h 37m

  4. Drive 58.7 mi

    1. Drive from Alston to Dumfriescar car 58.7 mi
    1h 10m
    £15–21

Alston to Dumfries by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Alston to Dumfries. However, you can take the line 681 bus to Westgate, take the line 685 bus to Bus Station, walk to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Carlisle then take the train to Dumfries.

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