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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Dumfries is to bus via Glasgow which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Dundee to Dumfries?

The distance between Dundee and Dumfries is 145 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £22 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Dundee to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Dumfries bus from?

Dundee to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Dundee to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £22 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Dundee to Dumfries bus arrive?

Dundee to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where does the Dundee to Dumfries train arrive?

Dundee to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Dumfries is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Dundee to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 148+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Dundee to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 11m
£22–65
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
4h 18m
£22–31
Drive 128 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Dumfriescar 128 mi
2h 27m
£31–45
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 42m
£25–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
5h 40m

Dundee to Dumfries by train and bus

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Loreburne Centre 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Sydney Place in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Academy Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 18m.

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