How to get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train?

From Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train

To get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Bridge Street, Lockerbie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min.

230min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Lockerbie
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge Street, Lockerbie
    ID 680000157503
    30 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
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train via X74, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 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
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University

The distance between Burns Statue, Dumfries, East Lothian and Queen Margaret University, East Lothian is approximately 93.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Lothian – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Burns Statue, Dumfries

Burns Statue, Dumfries is located at Burns Statue, Dumfries, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Buccleuch Street, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Burns Statue, Dumfries:

  • Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
  • Academy Street, Dumfries
  • Great King St, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Queen Margaret University, East Lothian

Queen Margaret University is located at N, East Lothian and the nearest public transport station is Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh.

Bus stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Whitehill Gardens, Stoneybank

Related Routes

Alternative route from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train via X74, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    160 yd • 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
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University?

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University?

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burns Statue, Dumfries and Queen Margaret University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University?

    The 81 bus line goes from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station near Burns Statue, Dumfries in Scotland to Lockerbie station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lockerbie station near Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burns Statue, Dumfries to Queen Margaret University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Burns Statue, Dumfries in Scotland and Queen Margaret University in East Lothian by bus and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Burns Statue, Dumfries to get to Queen Margaret University?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries stop near Burns Statue, Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Burns Statue, Dumfries and Queen Margaret University?

    Get off the bus at the Lockerbie station, which is closest to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

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