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How to get fromDumfries to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 16m
    £102–171

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    6h 17m
    £53–90

  3. Drive  224.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Invernesscar car 224.5 mi
    4h 13m
    £56–80

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    7h 41m
    £123–273

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    6h 50m
    £82–166

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 57m

Dumfries to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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