What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Stance 3 and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Castle Primary school. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cumnock. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Auchinleck via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Cumnock?

The distance between Dumfries and Cumnock is 46 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Cumnock without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Cumnock?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Dumfries to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cumnock bus from?

Dumfries to Cumnock bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Stance 3 station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cumnock train from?

Dumfries to Cumnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cumnock is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Dumfries to Cumnock bus arrive?

Dumfries to Cumnock bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Where does the Dumfries to Cumnock train arrive?

Dumfries to Cumnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Auchinleck station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cumnock is 44 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Dumfries to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 338+ hotels available in Cumnock.

Dumfries to Cumnock - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 43 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Cumnock by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 4m
£19–31
Drive 43.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cumnockcar 43.4 mi
57 min
£11–16
Bus, line 43 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 3 to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Cumnock Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
2h 10m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Cumnocktaxi 43.4 mi
57 min
£190–230

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Distance: 45.7 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Auchinleck every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 3 to Cumnock Bus Station via Castle Primary school in around 2h 10m.

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