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How to get fromDumfries to Loch Doonby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Loch Doon by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Post Officebus bus 520
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office to Loch Doontaxi taxi
    2h 45m

  2. Drive 45.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Loch Dooncar car 45.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Loch Doontaxi taxi 45.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £95–120

  4. Bus, taxi via Park

    1. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Parkbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Park to Post Officebus bus 520
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office to Loch Doontaxi taxi
    2h 46m

  5. Bus, taxi via Dumfries station

    1. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Post Officebus bus 520
    3. Take the taxi from Post Office to Loch Doontaxi taxi
    2h 53m

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kirkconneltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kirkconnel to Loch Doontaxi taxi
    1h 12m
    £63–88

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Loch Doon, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Loch Doon. However, you can take the bus to Swimming Pool, take the bus to Post Office, then take the taxi to Loch Doon. Alternatively, you can drive from Dumfries to Loch Doon in around 1h 8m.

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