There are 5 ways to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Line 43 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 39m£27–41Drive 58.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Craig Tara to Dumfriescar 58.8 mi
1h 23m£15–21Train
- Take the train from Ayr to Kilmarnocktrain Girvan - Kilmarnock / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 51m£31–54Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Craig Tara Holiday Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 11m£31–49Bus
- Take the bus from Killoch Place to Castle Primary schoolbus 43 / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Stance 3bus 246
4h 59m
Craig Tara to Dumfries by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Craig Tara to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Craig Tara Holiday Park and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Craig Tara to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Dumfries via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Craig Tara and Dumfries is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.
The best way to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries without a car is to line 43 bus and train which takes 3h 39m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries, including transfers.
Craig Tara to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Craig Tara Holiday Park station.
Craig Tara to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
The best way to get from Craig Tara to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Craig Tara, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to Dumfries via Craig Tara Holiday Park, Killoch Place, Ayr, and Kilmarnock in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Craig Tara to School via Craig Tara Holiday Park and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Killoch Place to Castle Primary school
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Craig Tara Holiday Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- [email protected]
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
Bus from Castle Primary school to Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- McCalls Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Craig Tara to Dumfries bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Craig Tara to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craig Tara to Dumfries is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Craig Tara to Dumfries.
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