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How to get fromInverness to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    6h 35m
    £105–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 54m
    £55–95

  3. Drive  225.3 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Dumfriescar car 225.3 mi
    4h 11m
    £56–81

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 29m
    £118–298

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 54m
    £93–203

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Schoolbus bus 101A / ...
    8h 20m

Inverness to Dumfries by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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