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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Dumfries is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Dumfries?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Academy Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Dumfries via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Dumfries?

The distance between Hamilton and Dumfries is 69 miles. The road distance is 65.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £14.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Academy Street takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dumfries bus from?

Hamilton to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Dumfries train from?

Hamilton to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Dumfries is to bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £9 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £90 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Hamilton to Dumfries bus arrive?

Hamilton to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Academy Street station.

Where does the Hamilton to Dumfries train arrive?

Hamilton to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Dumfries is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Hamilton to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 404+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Hamilton to Dumfries - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
1h 43m
£9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
2h 20m
£18–85
Drive 64.8 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Dumfriescar 64.8 mi
1h 10m
£16–23

Hamilton to Dumfries by bus

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station to Academy Street hourly. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 20m.

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