There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Cardross by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2h 52m£39–66Drive 93.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Cardrosscar 93.3 mi
1h 53m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
3h 30m£31–44
Dumfries to Cardross by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cardross is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cardross is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Cardross station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cardross via Charing Cross (Glasgow). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Dumfries and Cardross is 100 miles. The road distance is 93.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Dumfries to Cardross, including transfers.
Dumfries to Cardross bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Cardross is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cardross, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cardross via Glasgow Central, Bothwell Street, Kings theatre, and Charing Cross (Glasgow) in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Cardross
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dumfries to Cardross bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cardross is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dumfries to Cardross.
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