There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld by train, bus, or car
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Dumfries to Cumbernauld by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld is to bus which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Town Centre stances via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cumbernauld via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Dumfries and Cumbernauld is 96 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £31.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld, including transfers.
Dumfries to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Cumbernauld is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £21 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cumbernauld, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–24 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Cumbernauld bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cumbernauld is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Dumfries to Cumbernauld.
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