There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries by bus, train, or car
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Line 11 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saltcoats Station to Dunlop Streetbus 11
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 10m£31–57Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saltcoats to Dumfriescar 71.4 mi
1h 31m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 34m£48–94Line 11 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 35m£36–53
Saltcoats to Dumfries by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Saltcoats and Dumfries is 73 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries without a car is to line 11 bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries, including transfers.
Saltcoats to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.
Saltcoats to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.
The best way to get from Saltcoats to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Saltcoats, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Saltcoats to Dumfries via Glasgow Central in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to School via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 35m.
- 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/
Train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Saltcoats Station to Dunlop Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- 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
Saltcoats to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Saltcoats to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Dumfries is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Saltcoats to Dumfries.
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