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How to get fromBalmoral Castle to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balmoral Castle to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 5m
    £69–122

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    7h 32m
    £42–62

  3. Drive  176.9 mi

    1. Drive from Balmoral Castle to Dumfriescar car 176.9 mi
    3h 37m
    £44–63

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 10m
    £69–128

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Crathie to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Schoolbus bus 101
    8h 20m

Balmoral Castle to Dumfries by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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