How to get to Glasgow from Dumfries

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Travel Information to Glasgow from Dumfries

Distance60 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£13 - £16
Cheapest modeCoach • £13 • 2 h 9 min
Fastest modeTrain • £16 • 1 h 43 min
Popular travel companiesStagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail

Take a train or coach to travel 60 miles between Dumfries and Glasgow. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Stagecoach West Scotland or ScotRail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Dumfries to Glasgow.

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from Dumfries to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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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
19:491h50
Dumfries
21:39Glasgow
£251One-way
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Cheapest

ScotRail
19:491h50
Dumfries
21:39Glasgow
£251One-way
0 changes

Fastest

ScotRail
07:481h48
Dumfries
09:36Glasgow
£261One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: 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 ways to get from Dumfries to Glasgow: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Glasgow is a coach with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Dumfries to Glasgow:

A coach is £3 less than a train with an average ticket price of £16 from Dumfries to Glasgow.

The fastest way from Dumfries to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 43 min.

There are alternative travel options to Glasgow that take longer:

Coach takes 2 h 9 min on average.

Glasgow is approximately 60 miles away from Dumfries.

The average frequency per day from Dumfries to Glasgow is:

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

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

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

  • Most travellers who book a train ticket from Dumfries to Glasgow depart from Dumfries to Glasgow Central.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dumfries to Glasgow:

  • You can travel by coach between Dumfries and Glasgow with Stagecoach West Scotland, and you can find Stagecoach West Scotland Dumfries to Glasgow tickets for £13 on Omio.
  • You can travel to Glasgow from Dumfries by train with ScotRail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £16 with ScotRail from Dumfries to Glasgow.

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 holiday 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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