There are 5 ways to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 35m£53–102Drive 176.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balmoral Castle to Dumfriescar 176.9 mi
3h 37m£44–63Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
6h 41m£45–65Bus, train via Carlisle
- Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 5m£71–142Bus
- Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
- Take the bus from Nethergate to Queensferry Streetbus M92
- Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus 102 / ...
7h 47m
Balmoral Castle to Dumfries by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries is to bus via Glasgow which costs £45 - £70 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Crathie and arriving at School via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Balmoral Castle and Dumfries is 207 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 35m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries, including transfers.
Balmoral Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Crathie station.
Balmoral Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmoral Castle to Dumfries is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries.
There are 392+ hotels available in Dumfries.
What companies run services between Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Balmoral Castle to School via Crathie, Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
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