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How to get fromDumfries to Perthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 28m
    £64–121

  2. Drive 114 mi

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    1. Drive from Dumfries to Perthcar car 114 mi
    2h 13m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    3h 47m
    £50–80

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    4h 14m
    £31–43

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    5h 18m

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  • Distance: 144.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Perth via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to South Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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