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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Braehead is to bus which costs £17 - £22 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Braehead is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Braehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Braehead station. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Braehead?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Braehead. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Scotstounhill via Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Braehead?

The distance between Dumfries and Braehead is 86 miles. The road distance is 79.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Braehead without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £31.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Dumfries to Braehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Braehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Braehead train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Braehead?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Braehead is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £22 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Dumfries to Braehead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Braehead train arrive?

Dumfries to Braehead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Braehead is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Dumfries to Braehead.

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

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Where can I stay near Braehead?

There are 1482+ hotels available in Braehead.

Dumfries to Braehead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Braehead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 10m
£27–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2h 38m
£17–22
Drive 79 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Braeheadcar 79 mi
1h 28m
£19–28

Dumfries to Braehead by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–27 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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