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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Strathpeffer?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Strathpeffer. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at The Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Strathpeffer?

The distance between Dumfries and Strathpeffer is 281 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Strathpeffer bus from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Strathpeffer?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Dumfries to Strathpeffer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Strathpeffer?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Strathpeffer is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Dumfries to Strathpeffer.

Where can I stay near Strathpeffer?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Strathpeffer.

Dumfries to Strathpeffer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Strathpeffer by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
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
8h 15m
£85–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to The Squarebus 28 / ...
8h 38m
£33–52
Drive 241.1 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Strathpeffercar 241.1 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to The Squarebus 28 / ...
8h 24m
£118–213
Bus via Inverness Union Street
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to The Squarebus 28 / ...
9h 6m
£34–50

Dumfries to Strathpeffer by train, foot, and bus

9Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to The Square via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to The Square via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 38m.

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