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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ayrshire is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ayrshire is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Stance 3 and arriving at James Street via Castle Primary school. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Ayrshire?

The distance between Dumfries and Ayrshire is 55 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Ayrshire without a car is to train and line 43 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Dumfries to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Ayrshire bus from?

Dumfries to Ayrshire bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Stance 3 station.

Where does the Dumfries to Ayrshire bus arrive?

Dumfries to Ayrshire bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Ayrshire is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dumfries to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 565+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Dumfries to Ayrshire - 3 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Ayrshire by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 43 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to James Streetbus 343 / ...
2h 3m
£21–34
Drive 54.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Ayrshirecar 54.5 mi
1h 11m
£14–20
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to James Streetbus 343 / ...
3h 9m

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 3 to James Street via Castle Primary school in around 3h 9m.

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