There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tyndrum Lowertrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 58m£53–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Tyndrumbus Ember
5h 8m£12–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tyndrum Lowertrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 22m£40–47Drive 130.2 mi
- Drive from Dumfries to Tyndrumcar 130.2 mi
2h 33m£32–46Bus, train via Upper Tyndrum
- Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Upper Tyndrumtrain Edinburgh - Fort William
5h 27m£71–96
Dumfries to Tyndrum by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Tyndrum. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Tyndrum via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Tyndrum. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Tyndrum Lower via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Dumfries and Tyndrum is 142 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £52 - £58.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum, including transfers.
Dumfries to Tyndrum bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.
Dumfries to Tyndrum train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Tyndrum is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £52 - £58. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £70 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Tyndrum, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Tyndrum Lower via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Tyndrum via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tyndrum Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–31
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Upper Tyndrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Tyndrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Tyndrum bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Tyndrum train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Tyndrum is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Dumfries to Tyndrum.
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