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How to get fromAberdeen to Dumfries and Gallowayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries and Galloway by train, bus, or car

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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 59m
    £70–146

  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 Stance 2bus bus X74
    6h 43m
    £41–64

  3. Drive 192.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 192.9 mi
    3h 49m
    £47–68

  4. 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
    6h 33m
    £88–193

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    8h 27m

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries and Galloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Road End via Haymarket, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 6h 43m.

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