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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Muirkirk is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Muirkirk is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Whitesands and arriving at Burns Avenue via Castle Primary school and Cumnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Muirkirk?

The distance between Dumfries and Muirkirk is 57 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Muirkirk without a car is to train and line 42 bus which takes 2h 3m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Dumfries to Muirkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Muirkirk bus from?

Dumfries to Muirkirk bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Dumfries to Muirkirk bus arrive?

Dumfries to Muirkirk bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Castle Primary school station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Muirkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Muirkirk is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Dumfries to Muirkirk.

Where can I stay near Muirkirk?

There are 106+ hotels available in Muirkirk.

Dumfries to Muirkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 42 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Well Road to Furnace Roadbus 42 / ...
2h 3m
£15–35
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Muirkirkcar 51.3 mi
1h 3m
£13–19
Bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitesands to Castle Primary schoolbus 246
2. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Burns Avenuebus 42 / ...
3h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dumfries to Muirkirktaxi 51.3 mi
1h 3m
£100–130

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Whitesands to Burns Avenue via Castle Primary school and Cumnock Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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