There are 4 ways to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Line 60 bus, line 43 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Glenside Farm to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Dumfriestrain
4h 3m£29–44Drive 60.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culzean Castle to Dumfriescar 60.6 mi
1h 24m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Girvan to Kilmarnocktrain Girvan - Kilmarnock / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 42m£41–69Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 16m£39–57
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Culzean Castle to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Glenside Farm and arriving at School via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Culzean Castle to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Girvan and arriving at Dumfries via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Culzean Castle and Dumfries is 79 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.
The best way to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries without a car is to line 60 bus and line 43 bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £29 - £45.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries, including transfers.
Culzean Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Culzean Castle to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Girvan station.
The best way to get from Culzean Castle to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 16m.
What companies run services between Culzean Castle, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Culzean Castle to Dumfries via Glenside, Rail Station, Girvan, and Kilmarnock in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Culzean Castle to School via Glenside Farm, Ayr Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 16m.
- 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 Girvan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- 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 Glenside Farm to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- 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 Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Culzean Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Culzean Castle to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culzean Castle to Dumfries is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Culzean Castle to Dumfries.
There are 400+ hotels available in Dumfries.