There are 3 ways to get from Shotts to Dumfries by bus, train, 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.
Line 266 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus 266
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
3h 14m£24–32Drive 67.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shotts to Dumfriescar 67.2 mi
1h 21m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Shotts to Glasgow Centraltrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 25m£44–86
Shotts to Dumfries by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Dumfries is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shotts to Dumfries is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at School via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Shotts and Dumfries is 85 miles. The road distance is 67.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shotts to Dumfries without a car is to line 266 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £24 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Shotts to Dumfries, including transfers.
Shotts to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from King Street station.
Shotts to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.
The best way to get from Shotts to Dumfries is to line 266 bus and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a bus from King Street to School via Bus Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shotts to Dumfries via Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Shotts to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from King Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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
Shotts to Dumfries bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Bus Station.
Shotts to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Dumfries is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Shotts to Dumfries.
Book your Shotts to Dumfries train tickets online with Omio.
There are 417+ hotels available in Dumfries.