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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Inveraray is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Inveraray is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Dumfries to Inveraray?

The distance between Dumfries and Inveraray is 174 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Inveraray without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Dumfries to Inveraray, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Inveraray?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Inveraray is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Dumfries to Inveraray.

Where can I stay near Inveraray?

There are 662+ hotels available in Inveraray.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Drive from Gourock to Inveraraycar
4h 6m
£50–59
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus 901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus 486
6h 49m
£24–44
Drive 132.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Inveraraycar 132.7 mi
2h 35m
£33–48
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
4. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus 486
5h 47m
£41–57

Dumfries to Inveraray by bus and ferry

24Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Inveraray.

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Dumfries to Inveraray. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, then drive to Inveraray. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Front Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 49m.

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