There are 4 ways to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Line 11 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Streetbus 11
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 16m£31–58Drive 72.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ardrossan to Dumfriescar 72.6 mi
1h 32m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 38m£49–95Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 14m£36–53
Ardrossan to Dumfries by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Ardrossan and Dumfries is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries without a car is to line 11 bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries, including transfers.
Ardrossan to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
The best way to get from Ardrossan to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Dumfries via Glasgow Central in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Ardrossan to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Ardrossan to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Dumfries is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ardrossan to Dumfries.
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