How to travel from Dumfries to Glasgow

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Travel Information to Glasgow from Dumfries

Distance60 miles (97 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 2 h 9 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 43 min
Popular travel companiesStagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail

Take a train or bus to travel 60 miles (97 km) to Glasgow from Dumfries. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dumfries to Glasgow.

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from Dumfries to Glasgow

How to get from Dumfries to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dumfries to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ScotRail
07:49PM1h50
Dumfries
09:39PMGlasgow
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ScotRail
07:49PM1h50
Dumfries
09:39PMGlasgow
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRail
07:48AM1h48
Dumfries
09:36AMGlasgow
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dumfries to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dumfries to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel to Glasgow from Dumfries including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Glasgow from Dumfries is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dumfries to Glasgow:

Taking a bus costs $4 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Glasgow from Dumfries is by train, which takes on average 1 h 43 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Glasgow by bus takes 2 h 9 min on average.

The distance is approximately 60 miles (97 km) from Dumfries to Glasgow.

The average frequency per day from Dumfries to Glasgow is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Dumfries to Glasgow as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dumfries to Glasgow:

  • Trains mostly depart from Dumfries and arrive in Glasgow Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Dumfries to Glasgow:

  • Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Glasgow by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stagecoach West Scotland Dumfries to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $17 (€15).
  • Travel with ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ScotRail Dumfries to Glasgow tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

Yes, there are direct routes from Dumfries to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Glasgow with ScotRail.

Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Dumfries to Glasgow? Many Omio customers who go from Dumfries to Glasgow usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool from Glasgow, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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