There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 9m£56–113Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth to Dumfriescar 114.8 mi
2h 12m£28–41Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 22m£33–56Bus
- Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
5h 29m
Perth to Dumfries by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
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 9m.
The distance between Perth and Dumfries is 145 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Perth to Dumfries, including transfers.
Perth to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 22m.
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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–22
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Perth station to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Princes Street to Stance 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Dumfries bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Perth to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dumfries is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Perth to Dumfries.
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