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

By bus and train

To get from 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 Railway Station, 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 48 min.

228min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Queen Margaret University
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
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    North Berwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Musselburgh
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Dumfries to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, 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 30 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3030
Walk to Queen Margaret University
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
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Musselburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627001050100
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Queen Margaret University

The distance between Dumfries, East Lothian and Queen Margaret University, East Lothian is approximately 93.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, East Lothian 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 Queen Margaret University, East Lothian

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

Train stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Musselburgh
  • Brunstane
  • Wallyford

Bus stations close to Queen Margaret University:

  • Denholm Drive, Stoneybank
  • Stoneybank Gardens, Stoneybank
  • Old Craighall Services, Old Craighall

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Dumfries to Queen Margaret University in East Lothian, 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 30 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 7 min.

247min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 3030
Walk to Queen Margaret University
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
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Musselburgh
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
    ID 627001050100
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Queen Margaret University
    Walk to
    Queen Margaret University
    N
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 247 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct bus between 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 48 min.

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

    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 and one train line till Queen Margaret University station near Queen Margaret University in East Lothian.

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

    The total travel time between Dumfries in Dumfries and Queen Margaret University in East Lothian by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    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 Queen Margaret University?

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

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