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How to get fromBallantrae to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballantrae to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Courtbus bus 500
    3h 53m
  2. Drive  73.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballantrae to Dumfriescar car 73.1 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–27
  3. Line 360 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Arms Hotel to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girvan to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 40m
    £42–73

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Court hourly, and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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