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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dumfries:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dumfries costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Dumfries
How to get from Edinburgh to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dumfries is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L876164:51 PM2h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:48 PMDumfries station (DMF)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33197+L876164:51 PM2h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:48 PMDumfries station (DMF)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W33219+W6976412:51 PM2h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:47 PMDumfries station (DMF)$211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W33251+W697892:51 PM2h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:47 PMDumfries station (DMF)$211One-way1 transfer
- W33350+W698026:51 PM3h11Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:02 PMDumfries station (DMF)$241One-way1 transfer
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Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central1:30 PM3h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:57 PMDumfries station (DMF)$331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dumfries:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dumfries costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dumfries as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Scotrail, Transpennine Express to go to Dumfries by train.
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