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How to get from Dumfries to Alva by bus?

From Dumfries to Alva by bus

To get from Dumfries to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M8 bus and finally take the 52 bus from Bus Station, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - M8M8
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903767
    300 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - M8M8
    Wait for bus
    M8
    Dundee City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999103
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Stirling
    ID 66004999108
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dumfries to Alva by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Alva

The distance between Dumfries, Scotland and Alva, Scotland is approximately 169.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Alva by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Burns Statue, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

  • Burns Statue, Dumfries
  • Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
  • Academy Street, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Alva, Scotland

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Cross Keys, Alva.

Train stations close to Alva:

  • Alloa

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • The Cross Keys, Alva
  • Dickies Wells, Alva
  • Copland Place, Alva

From Dumfries to Alva by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Alva in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 52 bus from Stance A, Stirling station to Lovers Loan, Alva station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min.

236min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5252
Walk to Alva
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    129 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Alloa
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stirling
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stance A, Stirling
    ID 66004000020
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Alloa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lovers Loan, Alva
    ID 66806710008
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alva
    Walk to
    Alva
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Alva?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line M8, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dumfries to Alva?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Alva in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Alva in Scotland?

    The X74 bus line goes from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station near Dumfries to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Alva in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Alva in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Dumfries and Alva in Scotland by bus is about 3 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Alva in Scotland?

    Get on the X74 bus from the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries stop near Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dumfries and Alva in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Glasgow stop, which is closest to Alva in Scotland.

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