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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Duns is to drive which costs £20 - £29 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Duns is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £29.

How far is it from Dumfries to Duns?

The distance between Dumfries and Duns is 168 miles. The road distance is 84.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Duns without a car is to train and line 32 bus which takes 4h 35m and costs £23 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Dumfries to Duns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Duns?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Duns is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dumfries to Duns.

Where can I stay near Duns?

There are 469+ hotels available in Duns.

Dumfries to Duns - 5 ways to travel via train, line 32 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Duns by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 32 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
3. Take the bus from Castlegate to Market Squarebus 32 / ...
4h 35m
£24–66
Drive 84.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Dunscar 84.4 mi
1h 50m
£21–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
5h 12m
£26–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Berwick stationbus 67
7h 35m
£22–29

Dumfries to Duns by bus and train

53Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Boston Court via Carlisle, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Station in around 5h 12m.

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