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How to get fromDumfries to Invernessby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Inverness by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    5h 59m
    £53–90

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 34m
    £93–150

  3. Drive  224.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Invernesscar car 224.5 mi
    4h 13m
    £56–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 18m
    £123–284

  5. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    6h 52m
    £82–167

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Lothian Roadbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    7h 7m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 8m
    £82–155

Dumfries to Inverness by bus

Calendar196Weekly Buses
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 52m.

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