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How to get fromGairloch to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Bus Station Stance 7bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    9h 5m

  2. Drive  293.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gairloch to Dumfriescar car 293.3 mi
    5h 30m
    £73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Bus Station Stance 7bus bus 700
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 15m

  4. Bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Hill Streetbus bus 711
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    10h 49m

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Melvaig Road End to Bus Station Stance 7bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101
    11h 7m

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  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Melvaig Road End to School via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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