There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Galston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 33m£25–40Drive 57 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Galstoncar 57 mi
1h 14m£14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 37m£32–44
Dumfries to Galston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Galston is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Galston is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Galston. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Galston. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Kilmarnock via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Dumfries and Galston is 63 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Galston without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Dumfries to Galston, including transfers.
Dumfries to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Galston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Galston is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Galston, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Church Lane via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- 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
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Dumfries to Galston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Galston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Galston is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Dumfries to Galston.
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