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How to get fromDumfries to Argyll and Buteby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Argyll and Bute by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Drive from Gourock to Argyll and Butecar car
    4h 55m
    £70–121

  2. Drive 163.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Argyll and Butecar car 163.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £40–57

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    5h 53m
    £67–116

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus bus 926
    5h 58m
    £54–79

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Argyll and Bute.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Argyll and Bute via Buchanan Bus Station and Lochnell Street in around 5h 58m.

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