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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 Aberdeen

    best
    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 Lockerbietrain train
    8h 7m
    £70–164

  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
    8h 39m
    £46–70

  3. Drive 236 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Dumfriescar car 236 mi
    4h 24m
    £58–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from High Street to The Squarebus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Huntly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 28m
    £104–192

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    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
    8h 59m
    £93–218

  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 Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    10h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Low Street to School via Union Road, The Square, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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