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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Dumfries via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Dumfries?

The distance between Prestwick and Dumfries is 71 miles. The road distance is 60.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Prestwick to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Dumfries bus from?

Prestwick to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Dumfries is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Prestwick to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Dumfries is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Prestwick to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 386+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to KilmarnockStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2h 24m
£22–55
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Dumfries59.7 mi
1h 18m
£15–22
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus StationX77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
3h 25m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Castle Primary school43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Whitesands246
4h 23m

Prestwick to Dumfries by train

36Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.2 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Dumfries via Kilmarnock in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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