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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Dumfries is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Dumfries?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Academy Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Dumfries?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dumfries. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Scotland to Dumfries?

The distance between Scotland and Dumfries is 82 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £29.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dumfries bus from?

Scotland to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Dumfries train from?

Scotland to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Scotland to Dumfries is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Scotland to Dumfries bus arrive?

Scotland to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Academy Street station.

Where does the Scotland to Dumfries train arrive?

Scotland to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Dumfries is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Scotland to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Scotland to Dumfries - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
1h 48m
£23–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Streetbus X74
2h 8m
£11–16
Drive 75 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Dumfriescar 75 mi
1h 25m
£19–27

Scotland to Dumfries by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £23–29 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 8m.

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