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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 10m
    £54–104

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    6h 25m
    £19–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    6h 22m
    £25–51

  4. Drive 224.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Invernesscar car 224.1 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–78

  5. 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 3m
    £106–234

  6. Train via Perth

    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 46m
    £39–87

Dumfries to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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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 Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 22m.

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