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

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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Dumfries by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 49m
    £94–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    9h 1m
    £49–74

  3. Drive 236 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Dumfriescar car 236 mi
    4h 25m
    £59–84

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 4m
    £97–200

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Castle Street to The Squarebus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Huntly to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 22m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101
    11h 8m

Banff to Dumfries by bus, train, and foot

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Union Road to School via The Square, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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