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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Banff by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus 35
    8h 29m
    £70–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Horns Braebus bus 35
    8h 31m
    £49–69

  3. Drive  234.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Banffcar car 234.8 mi
    4h 28m
    £58–84

  4. Train, bus

    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 54m

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    10h 24m

Dumfries to Banff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Horns Brae via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and The Square in around 8h 31m.

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