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How to get fromNairn to Dumfriesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairn to Dumfries by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    7h 8m
    £55–97

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    7h 38m
    £106–185

  3. Drive  227.6 mi

    1. Drive from Nairn to Dumfriescar car 227.6 mi
    4h 16m
    £57–82

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 7m
    £120–282

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    8h 57m

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane INV - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 9m
    £83–292

Nairn to Dumfries by bus

Calendar196Weekly Buses
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to School via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nairn to Dumfries via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 38m.

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