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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Stirling is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Stirling is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Stirling?

The distance between Dumfries and Stirling is 112 miles. The road distance is 91.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £34 - £36.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dumfries to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Stirling?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Stirling is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £34 - £36. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Dumfries to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Stirling is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Dumfries to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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

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

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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 Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2h 38m
£35–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
3h 2m
£18–27
Drive 90.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Stirlingcar 90.7 mi
1h 40m
£22–32
Bus via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
3h 8m
£19–28

Dumfries to Stirling by train and foot

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.2 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Stirling via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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