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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Musselburgh is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Musselburgh is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at High Street via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Musselburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Musselburgh via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Musselburgh?

The distance between Dumfries and Musselburgh is 140 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Musselburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Dumfries to Musselburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Musselburgh bus from?

Dumfries to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Musselburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Musselburgh?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Musselburgh is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Dumfries to Musselburgh bus arrive?

Dumfries to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Musselburgh train arrive?

Dumfries to Musselburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Musselburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Musselburgh is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dumfries to Musselburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Musselburgh?

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Dumfries to Musselburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 381 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 17m
£43–95
Drive 74.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Musselburghcar 74.7 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Line 381 bus, train, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Crown Innbus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to High Streetbus 26 / ...
3h 22m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
3h 34m
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 14m
£21–33

Dumfries to Musselburgh by train

106Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Musselburgh via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Street 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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