What is the cheapest way to get from Banff to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Dumfries is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Banff to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Banff to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Low Street and arriving at School via Union Road, The Square, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Banff to Dumfries?

The distance between Banff and Dumfries is 285 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

How do I travel from Banff to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Banff to Dumfries without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Banff to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Banff to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Dumfries bus from?

Banff to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Road station.

Where does the Banff to Dumfries bus arrive?

Banff to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at The Square station.

Can I drive from Banff to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Dumfries is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Banff to Dumfries.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 395+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Banff to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to The Squarebus 301
2. Take the train from Huntly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain
8h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus 35
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
8h 38m
£51–76
Drive 236 mi
1. Drive from Banff to Dumfriescar 236 mi
4h 25m
£59–85
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus 35
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 44m
£90–174
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Union Road to The Squarebus 35
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 102 / ...
10h 55m

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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 38m.

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