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How to get fromAberdeen to Bowness-on-Solwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Bowness-on-Solway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    5h 47m
    £72–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    8h 1m
    £32–52

  3. Drive 223.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Bowness-on-Solwaycar car 223.9 mi
    4h
    £55–79

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 8m
    £77–169

  5. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus bus X95
    10h 45m
    £40–54

Aberdeen to Bowness-on-Solway by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Bowness-on-Solway, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kings Arms via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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