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How to get fromTain to Dumfriesby bus, train, car or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    8h 22m
    £35–65

  2. Bus via Post Office

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    8h 24m
    £29–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 52m
    £60–113

  4. Drive 256.1 mi

    1. Drive from Tain to Dumfriescar car 256.1 mi
    4h 41m
    £61–89

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 41m
    £109–248

  6. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 9m
    £52–113

Tain to Dumfries by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Academy Street via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tain to Dumfries via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 52m.

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