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How to get fromAberdeen to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 13m
    £70–143

  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 Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 58m
    £45–66

  3. Drive 191.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dumfriescar car 191.7 mi
    3h 32m
    £47–68

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane ABZ - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 8m
    £118–317

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 42m
    £88–184

  6. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus bus M92
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    8h 5m

Aberdeen to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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