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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Scotland is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Scotland is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Academy Street and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumfries and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Scotland?

The distance between Dumfries and Scotland is 82 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £24.

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

The train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Scotland?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Scotland is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £23 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Dumfries to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Scotland is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dumfries to Scotland.

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 714+ hotels available in Scotland.

Dumfries to Scotland - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Dumfries to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 44m
£23–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2h 9m
£11–16
Drive 74 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Glasgowcar 74 mi
1h 27m
£19–27

Dumfries to Scotland by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–24 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Academy Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 9m.

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