There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Arrochar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
4h 11m£48–107Drive 110.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Arrocharcar 110.8 mi
2h 10m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus 926 / ...
4h 13m£29–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Braeside Storesbus 926 / ...
4h 17m£43–81
Dumfries to Arrochar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Arrochar is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Arrochar is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Dumfries and Arrochar is 122 miles. The road distance is 111.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Arrochar without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Dumfries to Arrochar, including transfers.
Dumfries to Arrochar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Arrochar is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Arrochar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Braeside Stores
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–12
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Arrochar bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumfries to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Arrochar is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Dumfries to Arrochar.
Book your Dumfries to Arrochar train tickets online with Omio.
There are 506+ hotels available in Arrochar.