There are 3 ways to get from Galston to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2h 19m£28–54Drive 57.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galston to Dumfriescar 57.1 mi
1h 14m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 41m£33–49
Galston to Dumfries by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galston to Dumfries is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Galston to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Galston to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Church Lane and arriving at School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Galston to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Dumfries via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Galston and Dumfries is 63 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galston to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Galston to Dumfries, including transfers.
Galston to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Galston to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Galston to Dumfries is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Galston, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Lane to School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Galston to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Galston to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galston to Dumfries is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Galston to Dumfries.
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