The average bus between Dumfries and Inverness takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Inverness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Dumfries to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Dumfries and Inverness is 270.6 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.