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How to get from Glasgow Central to Duns by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glasgow Central to Duns in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 60 bus from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station to Market Square, Duns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Glasgow Central
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    91 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Galashiels
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
    ID 6900276
    85 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Market Square, Duns
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square, Duns
    ID 6900249
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 60

To get from Glasgow Central to Duns in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 60 bus from Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Market Square, Duns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Market Square, Duns
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square, Duns
    ID 6900249
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central to Duns

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Duns, Scotland is approximately 98.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central to Duns 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 Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow
  • Central Station, Glasgow
  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Duns, Scotland

Duns is located at Duns, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Volunteer Hall, Duns.

Bus stations close to Duns:

  • Volunteer Hall, Duns
  • Lantongate, Duns
  • Dunlop House, Duns

Alternative route by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 60

To get from Glasgow Central to Duns in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Edinburgh station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 60 bus from Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Market Square, Duns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min.

259min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Market Square, Duns
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square, Duns
    ID 6900249
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central to Duns?

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 51, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow Central to Duns?

    The alternative route takes 259 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central and Duns?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Central to Duns?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Edinburgh station near Duns in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central to Duns by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central in Glasgow and Duns in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central to get to Duns?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central and Duns?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Duns in Scotland.

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