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How to get from Dumfries to Robert Gordon University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Bus - 8181
Bus - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Robert Gordon 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
    Aberdeen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    147 min
  • 9
    Walk to Robert Gordon University
    Walk to
    Robert Gordon University
    2.44 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Robert Gordon University

The distance between Dumfries, Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen is approximately 221.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 416 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Robert Gordon University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aberdeen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Aberdeen 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 Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Robert Gordon University is located at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and the nearest public transport station is Robert Gordon University, Garthdee.

Train stations close to Robert Gordon University:

  • Aberdeen

Bus stations close to Robert Gordon University:

  • Robert Gordon University, Garthdee
  • Inchbrae Road, Garthdee
  • Ramsay Crescent, Garthdee

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Robert Gordon University?

    The fastest way takes 416 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Robert Gordon University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dumfries to Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University station near Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

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

    The total travel time between Dumfries in Dumfries and Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen by bus and train is about 6 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dumfries to get to Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University?

    Get off the bus at the Robert Gordon University station, which is closest to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

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