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Lockerbie is a town in Dumfries and Galloway in south-western Scotland. It is around 75 miles from Glasgow and 16 miles from the border with England. It is on the main train route between Glasgow and Carlilse.
The town has an agricultural past, once home to Scotland’s largest lamb market. Today, it offers plenty of countryside to explore, with many cycling paths in and around the town. In Lockerbie, you’ll find independent shops and cafes and many buildings built from red sandstone.
Local attractions include Lockerbie ice rink – home to top class curling events – and Mossburn Community Farm. Just outside the town is a memorial to the Lockerbie Air Disaster of 1988.
Whether you’re heading to Lockerbie to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike, make the most of your trip when you travel by train. Browse and secure cheap train tickets to Lockerbie with TransPennine Express to save time and money at the station.
When you arrive at Lockerbie train station, you’ll find a taxi rank outside for journeys in and around the surrounding area. You can also catch local buses from outside the station for shorter trips. Lockerbie is on the main train line between Carlisle and Glasgow, with direct services running to both, as well as a number of stations in the local area.
The Edinburgh to Lockerbie train has a journey time of just under 1 hour, as does the Glasgow to Lockerbie train. If you’re travelling from Cumbria, you can jump on the Carlisle to Lockerbie train for the 18-minute journey. Trips on the Dumfries to Lockerbie train have a total journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes, with a quick change at Carlisle.
Trains run regularly out of Lockerbie train station – there are trains from Lockerbie to Carlisle every hour and trains from Lockerbie to Edinburgh every two hours on most week days. The last train to depart the station leaves at around 22.30 with the first running at around 06.50 during the week. Make sure you check the timetables for up to date train times.
If you’re travelling to Lockerbie, you have a few options to secure cheap train tickets. For regular journeys, a season ticket is the best option to save money. For one off journeys, if you plan in advance, you can save over 50% with an advance ticket. A Railcard cuts the cost of train travel by 1/3, whilst travelling off-peak and being flexible with your chosen train will help you find the cheapest tickets.
Lockerbie train station has toilets with baby changing facilities. There is a waiting room to relax in before your onward journey and a ticket office and ticket machines. You’ll find a 24-hour car park with 12 spaces and step-free access to the station.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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