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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Galloway and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Road End and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Galloway and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness?

The distance between Dumfries and Galloway and Inverness is 262 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness bus from?

Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness?

The best way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness bus arrive?

Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness train arrive?

Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
7h 27m
£53–90
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 33m
£112–221
Drive 226.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Invernesscar 226.3 mi
4h 29m
£55–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
8h 41m
£128–278
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 50m
£87–195
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 18m
£105–241
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Stance 4 to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
9h 26m

Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness by bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Road End to Bus Station Stance 3 via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Inverness via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 33m.

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