There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Arrochar by train, bus, or car
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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 14m£41–78Drive 110.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Arrocharcar 110.8 mi
2h 10m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Braeside Storesbus 926 / ...
4h 18m£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£39–67
Dumfries to Arrochar by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 18m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 14m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Arrochar, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Braeside Stores via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arrochar & Tarbet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
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.
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