How to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station by bus and train?

Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station - Bus Timetable

The 381 bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station runs from 06:00 to 23:15, with departures every 40 min-2 hr. The journey takes about 2 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station in Edinburgh, take the 381 bus from Court, Dumfries station to Hall, Lockerbie station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Lockerbie station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Dumfries may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh Bus Station on the Moovit app.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 381381
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Edinburgh Bus Station
Leaves from Court, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Court, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Lockerbie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hall, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lockerbie
    160 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Edinburgh Bus Station
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Bus Station
    North Clyde Street Lane
    670 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station

The distance between Dumfries and Edinburgh Bus Station is approximately 144.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station

To check the bus and train timetable from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dumfries) and destination (Edinburgh Bus Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 381, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Edinburgh Bus Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station?

    The 381 bus line goes from Court, Dumfries station near Dumfries in Scotland to Hall, Lockerbie station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hall, Lockerbie station near Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dumfries and Edinburgh Bus Station by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Edinburgh Bus Station?

    Get on the 381 bus from the Court, Dumfries stop near Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dumfries and Edinburgh Bus Station?

    Get off the bus at the Hall, Lockerbie station, which is closest to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • When is the first bus from Dumfries to Edinburgh Bus Station?

    The first bus from Dumfries in Scotland to Edinburgh Bus Station in Edinburgh is Dumfries - Edinburgh. It leaves the Court, Dumfries stop at 06:30.

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