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How to get fromDumfries to Banffby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Banff by bus, train, or car

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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
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    8h 14m
    £51–71

  2. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Castle Streetbus bus 301
    8h 53m
    £96–172

  3. Drive 234.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Banffcar car 234.8 mi
    4h 28m
    £57–83

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    8h 41m

  5. 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 Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Low Streetbus bus 301
    8h 54m
    £105–182

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus bus 301
    9h 2m
    £78–132

Dumfries to Banff by bus

Calendar196Weekly Buses
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, The Square, and Union Road in around 8h 14m.

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