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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    6h 19m
    £114–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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

  3. Drive 224.9 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Dumfriescar car 224.9 mi
    4h 6m
    £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 12m
    £122–239

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Academy Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    8h 1m

Inverness to Dumfries by train and foot

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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