How to get from Motherwell to Dumfries by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Motherwell to Dumfries in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Motherwell station to Hamilton Central station. Next, take the X74 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Academy Street, Dumfries station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X74X74
Walk to Dumfries
Leaves from Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Motherwell
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Milngavie
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hamilton Central
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000198333
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dumfries
    Walk to
    Dumfries
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Motherwell to Dumfries in Scotland, take the 266 bus from Motherwell Library, Motherwell station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, take the X74 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Academy Street, Dumfries station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 266266
Bus - X74X74
Walk to Dumfries
Leaves from Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Library, Motherwell
    ID 6160640
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501390
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000198333
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dumfries
    Walk to
    Dumfries
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Motherwell to Dumfries

The distance between Motherwell, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland is approximately 63.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Motherwell to Dumfries by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Motherwell

Motherwell is located at Motherwell, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Milton Street, Motherwell.

Train stations close to Motherwell:

  • Carfin
  • Shieldmuir
  • Holytown

Bus stations close to Motherwell:

  • Milton Street, Motherwell
  • Muir Street, Motherwell
  • High Road, Motherwell

Public transport stations close to Dumfries, Scotland

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Academy Street, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Motherwell to Dumfries in Scotland, take the 266 bus from Motherwell Library, Motherwell station to Bus Station, Hamilton station. Next, take the X74 bus from Bus Station, Hamilton station to Academy Street, Dumfries station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 266266
Bus - X74X74
Walk to Dumfries
Leaves from Motherwell Library, Motherwell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Motherwell Library, Motherwell
    ID 6160640
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Hamilton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501390
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Hamilton
    ID 61501399
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Academy Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000198333
    103 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dumfries
    Walk to
    Dumfries
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X74.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line X74.

  • Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Dumfries in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which train line goes from Motherwell to Dumfries in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Milngavie station near Motherwell to Hamilton Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hamilton Central station near Dumfries in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Motherwell to Dumfries in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Motherwell and Dumfries in Scotland by train and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Motherwell to get to Dumfries in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Milngavie station near Motherwell in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Motherwell and Dumfries in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Hamilton Central stop, which is closest to Dumfries in Scotland.

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