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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Paisley is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Paisley is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Paisley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumfries and arriving at Barrhead. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Paisley?

The distance between Dumfries and Paisley is 75 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £60.

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

The train from Dumfries to Barrhead takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Paisley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Paisley?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Paisley is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 9 bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Dumfries to Paisley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Paisley train arrive?

Dumfries to Paisley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barrhead station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Paisley is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Dumfries to Paisley.

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Dumfries to Paisley - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 9 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Paisley by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Barrheadtrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 32m
£30–60
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Paisleycar 77.9 mi
1h 38m
£19–28
Bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus 9
3h 2m
£27–36

Dumfries to Paisley by train

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Distance: 74.3 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Barrhead every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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