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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Aberdeen via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Aberdeen?

The distance between Dumfries and Aberdeen is 215 miles. The road distance is 191.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Aberdeen bus from?

Dumfries to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Dumfries to Aberdeen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Aberdeen train arrive?

Dumfries to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Aberdeen is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dumfries to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Dumfries to Aberdeen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 30m
£47–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
5h 31m
£23–38
Drive 190.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Aberdeencar 190.7 mi
3h 35m
£47–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
7h 19m
£112–229
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5h 43m
£61–315
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
7h 14m

Dumfries to Aberdeen by train

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.6 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Academy Street to Aberdeen via Sydney Place, Lockerbie, and Haymarket in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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