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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ayr to Dumfries and Galloway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 43 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    3h 37m
    £26–44

  2. Drive 53.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 53.2 mi
    1h 20m
    £13–19

  3. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    4h 25m
    £30–50

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary schoolbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Stance 3bus bus 246
    4h 25m

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Dumfries and Galloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 2, and Stance 5 in around 4h 25m.

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