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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 $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Dumfries
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Dumfries, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 31m by train vs 1h 32m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 vs $69). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
L8830810:14 PM 1h43 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:57 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L8830810:14 PM 1h43 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:57 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L8830810:14 PM 1h43 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:57 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L876547:15 PM 1h43 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:58 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8770211:13 AM 1h45 Glasgow Central (GLC) 12:58 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
L877131:13 PM 1h48 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:01 PM Dumfries station (DMF) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains 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, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Dumfries by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
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