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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 via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    5h 34m
    £94–180

  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
    6h 24m
    £45–66

  3. Drive  191.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dumfriescar car 191.7 mi
    3h 32m
    £48–69

  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 20m
    £123–317

  5. Train

    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 43m
    £92–181

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    8h 1m

Aberdeen to Dumfries by train and foot

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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