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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m 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 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dumfries costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
W332925:34 PM0h56Glasgow Central (GLC)6:30 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$181One-way0 transfers
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- W332925:34 PM0h56Glasgow Central (GLC)6:30 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W332118:08 PM0h55Glasgow Central (GLC)9:03 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
W848916:56 PM0h58Glasgow Central (GLC)7:54 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$231One-way0 transfers- W849161:12 PM0h59Glasgow Central (GLC)2:11 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$231One-way0 transfers
- W849265:03 PM1h00Glasgow Central (GLC)6:03 PMLockerbie station (LOC)$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Dumfries:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Dumfries costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Scotrail, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Dumfries by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Dumfries by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach West Scotland.
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