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How to get fromDumfries to Aberdeenby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    5h 35m
    £45–65

  2. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    5h 38m
    £84–186

  3. Drive 190.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Aberdeencar car 190.7 mi
    3h 36m
    £47–67

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    6h 42m
    £117–315

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 39m
    £66–144

  6. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 55m
    £88–150

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    6h

Dumfries to Aberdeen by bus

Calendar196Weekly Buses
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Aberdeen via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 5h 38m.

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