There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
2h 57m£24–42Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfriescar 82.4 mi
1h 29m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h£38–69Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Dumfries82.4 mi
1h 29m
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Dumfries via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Dumfries is 91 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at School station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dumfries.
There are 416+ hotels available in Dumfries.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Dumfries. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.