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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Alloa is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Alloa is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Alloa?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Alloa?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Alloa via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Alloa?

The distance between Dumfries and Alloa is 119 miles. The road distance is 90.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Alloa without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £37.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Dumfries to Alloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Alloa bus from?

Dumfries to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Alloa train from?

Dumfries to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Alloa?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Alloa is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £37. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Dumfries to Alloa bus arrive?

Dumfries to Alloa bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Alloa train arrive?

Dumfries to Alloa train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Alloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Alloa is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dumfries to Alloa.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Alloa?

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Where can I stay near Alloa?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
3h 1m
£36–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3h 51m
£17–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
3h 25m
£23–29
Drive 90 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Alloacar 90 mi
1h 53m
£22–32

Dumfries to Alloa by train and foot

50Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Alloa.

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Alloa via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 3h 51m.

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