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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Academy Street via Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Dumfries?

The distance between Musselburgh and Dumfries is 140 miles. The road distance is 74.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Musselburgh to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Dumfries bus from?

Musselburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Dumfries train from?

Musselburgh to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Dumfries bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Dumfries bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Town Centre station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Dumfries?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

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Musselburgh to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 26 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
3h 32m
£35–157
Drive 74.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Dumfriescar 74.4 mi
1h 38m
£19–27
Line 26 bus, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Haymarket Stationbus 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
3. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Whitesandsbus 381
4h 12m
Line 140 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Town Centrebus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Academy Streetbus 101
4h 20m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
5h
£22–32

Musselburgh to Dumfries by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.8 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Academy Street via Town Centre in around 4h 20m.

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