What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe is to bus which costs £35 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Loch Awe?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Loch Awe. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Loch Awe?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Loch Awe. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Taynuilt via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

The distance between Dumfries and Loch Awe is 210 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Loch Awe without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £35 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Loch Awe bus from?

Dumfries to Loch Awe bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Loch Awe train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Dumfries to Loch Awe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Loch Awe train arrive?

Dumfries to Loch Awe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Loch Awe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Loch Awe is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Dumfries to Loch Awe.

Where can I stay near Loch Awe?

There are 578+ hotels available in Loch Awe.

Dumfries to Loch Awe - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Loch Awe by train, car, or bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Drive from Gourock to Loch Awecar
4h 59m
£71–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 976
7h 20m
£35–49
Drive 144.5 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Kilchurn Castlecar 144.5 mi
2h 50m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Taynuilttrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 16m
£74–146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Taynuilttrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 37m
£60–104

Dumfries to Loch Awe by bus

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Distance: 208.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Court to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Hotel in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Taynuilt, and Hotel in around 7h 16m.

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