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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Girvan is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Girvan is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Girvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Duncan Street via Dashwood Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Girvan?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Girvan via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Girvan?

The distance between Dumfries and Girvan is 94 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Girvan without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Dumfries to Girvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Girvan bus from?

Dumfries to Girvan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Girvan train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Girvan?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Girvan is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Dumfries to Girvan bus arrive?

Dumfries to Girvan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dashwood Square station.

Where does the Dumfries to Girvan train arrive?

Dumfries to Girvan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Girvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Girvan is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Dumfries to Girvan.

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

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Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 156+ hotels available in Girvan.

Dumfries to Girvan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Girvan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2h 56m
£31–43
Drive 63.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Girvancar 63.2 mi
1h 21m
£16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Dashwood Squarebus 500
2. Take the bus from Dashwood Square to Duncan Streetbus 359
3h 51m
Bus via New Cumnock
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 58 / ...
4h 30m

Dumfries to Girvan by train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.9 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Girvan via Kilmarnock in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitesands to Duncan Street via Dashwood Square in around 3h 51m.

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