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Compare train and coach for Dumfries to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dumfries to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 97 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m 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 |
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Compare the available ways to get from Dumfries to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £30. The journey takes 1h 32m 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.
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How to get to Glasgow from Dumfries by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dumfries to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C1472312:531h44Dumfries station (DMF)14:37Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
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- C1472312:531h44Dumfries station (DMF)14:37Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
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- C1472312:531h44Dumfries station (DMF)14:37Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
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- L876628:481h48Dumfries station (DMF)10:36Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
- L876466:471h49Dumfries station (DMF)8:36Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
- L8767410:401h54Dumfries station (DMF)12:34Glasgow Central (GLC)£261One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Dumfries to Glasgow
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dumfries and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dumfries station (DMF) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Travel with Scotrail, Lumo, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
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