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How to get fromPerth to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    3h 53m
    £51–84

  2. Drive 114.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Perth to Dumfriescar car 114.8 mi
    2h 12m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain train Perth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 14m
    £45–89

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    4h 22m
    £34–56

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 43m
    £63–136

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    5h 27m

Perth to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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