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How to get fromDumfries to Culzean Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Mayboletrain train Kilmarnock - Stranraer / ...
    2h 53m
    £45–69

  2. Drive  60.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Culzean Castlecar car 60.5 mi
    1h 25m
    £16–22

  3. Train, line 42 bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Well Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 42 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Glensidebus bus 360 / ...
    3h 58m
    £28–44

  4. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    5h 22m
    £39–52

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus bus 246
    2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    5h 43m

Dumfries to Culzean Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Culzean Castle, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Culzean Castle via Kilmarnock and Maybole in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Culzean Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Glenside in around 5h 22m.

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