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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Dumfries is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Inverness to Dumfries?

The distance between Inverness and Dumfries is 252 miles. The road distance is 226.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Inverness to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dumfries bus from?

Inverness to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Inverness to Dumfries is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Inverness to Dumfries bus arrive?

Inverness to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Dumfries train arrive?

Inverness to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Dumfries is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Inverness to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Inverness to Dumfries - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Dumfries by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
5h 52m
Train via Perth
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 54m
£43–131
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
6h 36m
£46–90
Drive 224.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Dumfriescar 224.9 mi
4h 6m
£55–80
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 46m
£95–238
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
7h 47m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
8h 46m
£68–254

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

25Weekly Planes

4h 19mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Dumfries.

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Distance: 250.5 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Union Street to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 36m.

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