What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Heads of Ayr Farm Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Fullarton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Craig Tara?

The distance between Dumfries and Craig Tara is 69 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Craig Tara without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara without a car is to train and line 42 bus which takes 3h and costs £26 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Dumfries to Craig Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Craig Tara bus from?

Dumfries to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where does the Dumfries to Craig Tara bus arrive?

Dumfries to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Craig Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Craig Tara is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dumfries to Craig Tara.

Where can I stay near Craig Tara?

There are 557+ hotels available in Craig Tara.

Dumfries to Craig Tara - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 42 bus

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

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Train, line 42 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Killoch Placebus 42 / ...
3h
£26–42
Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Craig Taracar 59.5 mi
1h 20m
£15–22
Train, line 361 bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Ayrtrain
3. Take the bus from Fullarton Street to Heads of Ayr Farm Parkbus 61 / ...
3h 39m
£31–53
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 20m
£36–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 20m

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Distance: 68.3 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Craig Tara, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Craig Tara via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Fullarton Street, and Heads of Ayr Farm Park in around 4h 20m.

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