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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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus 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 31m
    £83–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus 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 44m
    £47–92

  3. Drive  236 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Dumfriescar car 236 mi
    4h 25m
    £60–86

  4. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 32m
    £87–157

  5. Bus, train via The Square

    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 17m

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Low Street to Union Square Bus Stationbus 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 101 / ...
    10h 58m

Banff to Dumfries by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Low Street to School via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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