How to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus by bus?

By bus

To get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Railway Station, Dumfries station to Bridge Street, Lockerbie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus and finally take the X27 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 44 min.

224min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X27X27
Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
Leaves from Railway Station, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dumfries
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lockerbie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lockerbie
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Bus Replacement: Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243375
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - X27X27
    Wait for bus
    X27
    Bathgate
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill
    ID 6200249090
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Glenalmond Place
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 25

To get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Railway Station, Dumfries station to Bridge Street, Lockerbie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus and finally take the 25 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 2525
Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
Leaves from Railway Station, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dumfries
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lockerbie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lockerbie
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Bus Replacement: Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill
    ID 6200249090
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Glenalmond Place
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus

The distance between Dumfries, Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh is approximately 93.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 224 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Edinburgh – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Lovers Walk, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

  • Lovers Walk, Dumfries
  • St Marys Industrial Estate, Dumfries
  • Railway Station, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus is located at Glenalmond Place, Edinburgh and the nearest public transport station is Bankhead Medway, Sighthill.

Train stations close to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus:

  • Edinburgh Park

Bus stations close to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus:

  • Bankhead Medway, Sighthill
  • Wester Hailes Road, Sighthill
  • Edinburgh College (Sighthill), Sighthill

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 81, TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and 25

To get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Railway Station, Dumfries station to Bridge Street, Lockerbie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus and finally take the 25 bus from Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh station to Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 2525
Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
Leaves from Railway Station, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dumfries
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lockerbie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lockerbie
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Bus Replacement: Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edinburgh
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243370
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2525
    Wait for bus
    25
    Riccarton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Napier University (Sighthill), Sighthill
    ID 6200249090
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Walk to
    Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus
    Glenalmond Place
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    The fastest way takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X27.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    The alternative route takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 25.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lockerbie station near Dumfries in Dumfries to Bridge Street, Lockerbie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus station near Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus by bus?

    The total travel time between Dumfries in Dumfries and Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh by bus is about 3 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lockerbie stop near Dumfries in Dumfries.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dumfries and Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus?

    Get off the bus at the Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus stop, which is closest to Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh.

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