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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.

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 10m 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 School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

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 and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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.

Train or bus from Perth to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Perth to Dumfries is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £30 - £60 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.

Can I drive from Perth to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dumfries is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Perth to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 412+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Perth to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 53m
£50–84
Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Dumfriescar 114.8 mi
2h 10m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
4h 3m
£63–120
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
4h 22m
£34–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
5h 27m

Perth to Dumfries by train and bus

61Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 22m.

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