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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to bus via Glasgow which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Perth to Dumfries?

The distance between Perth and Dumfries is 145 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Perth to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dumfries bus from?

Perth to Dumfries bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Perth to Dumfries bus arrive?

Perth to Dumfries bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dumfries is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Perth to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 383+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Perth to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 10m
£36–49
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
4h 22m
£22–32
Drive 114.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dumfries114.8 mi
2h 9m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesands101A / ...
5h 11m

Perth to Dumfries by train and foot

61Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Academy Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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