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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Crail is to bus via Glasgow which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Crail is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Crail. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Crail?

The distance between Dumfries and Crail is 150 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Crail without a car is to line 381 bus and train and bus and line 95 bus which takes 5h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Dumfries to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Crail bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Crail?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Crail is to bus via Glasgow which takes 5h 41m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £180 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Dumfries to Crail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Crail is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dumfries to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 905+ hotels available in Crail.

Dumfries to Crail - 5 ways to travel via train, line 381 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Crail by bus, train, or car

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Line 381 bus, train, bus, line 95 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Sydney Placebus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus 95
5h 2m
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 41m
£22–38
Drive 123.9 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Crailcar 123.9 mi
2h 31m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
5h 13m
£30–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus Ember
6h 22m

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Distance: 149.1 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Bowling Green Place via Carlisle, Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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