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How to get fromInverness to Dumfriesby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    6h 25m
    £28–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 41m
    £101–235

  3. Drive 225.3 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Dumfriescar car 225.3 mi
    4h 11m
    £55–80

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 11m
    £117–249

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    6h 44m
    £90–156

  6. Bus via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus X74
    6h 54m
    £28–43

Inverness to Dumfries by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 41m.

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