There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Ballantrae by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
3h 57mDrive 72.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Ballantraecar 72.9 mi
1h 30m£19–27Train, line 358 bus
- Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Arrol Avenuebus 360 / ...
4h 27m£41–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Ballantrae is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Ballantrae is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Stance 5 and arriving at Kings Arms Hotel via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Dumfries and Ballantrae is 96 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Ballantrae without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Dumfries to Ballantrae, including transfers.
Dumfries to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Stance 5 station.
Dumfries to Ballantrae bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Ballantrae is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Dumfries to Ballantrae.
There are 137+ hotels available in Ballantrae.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Ballantrae, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Rail Station to Arrol Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide