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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Dumfries:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dumfries costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Dumfries
How to get from Glasgow to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Dumfries is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Y391649:13 AM1h50Glasgow Central (GLC)11:03 AMDumfries station (DMF)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Y391649:13 AM1h50Glasgow Central (GLC)11:03 AMDumfries station (DMF)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Y3917711:13 AM1h45Glasgow Central (GLC)12:58 PMDumfries station (DMF)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y391517:07 AM1h50Glasgow Central (GLC)8:57 AMDumfries station (DMF)$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Dumfries:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dumfries costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Dumfries as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Dumfries by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast to go to Dumfries by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
- 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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