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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Inverness is to train via Perth which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Inverness?

The distance between Dumfries and Inverness is 262 miles. The road distance is 225.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Dumfries to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Inverness bus from?

Dumfries to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Inverness?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Dumfries to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Inverness train arrive?

Dumfries to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Inverness is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Dumfries to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Dumfries to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 10m
£47–104
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
6h 46m
£39–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
6h 18m
Drive 224.1 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Invernesscar 224.1 mi
4h 7m
£56–80
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 3m
£106–244
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
7h 18m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane EDI - INV
8h 12m
£73–245

Dumfries to Inverness by train and foot

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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