How to get from Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train?

From Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Dumfries station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the MEGABUS M10 bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Dumfries may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Inverness on the Moovit app.

368min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dumfries
    770 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Lane, Glasgow
    ID 6090190
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Glasgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903762
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MEGABUS M10MEGABUS M10
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS M10
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
    225 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dumfries to Inverness

The distance between Dumfries, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland is approximately 408.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 368 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Dumfries to Inverness

To check the bus and train timetable from Dumfries to Inverness using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dumfries) and destination (Inverness), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Inverness?

    The fastest way takes 368 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500, Bus line MEGABUS M10.

  • Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Inverness in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Dumfries station near Dumfries to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Glasgow Central station near Inverness in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dumfries and Inverness in Scotland by train and bus is about 6 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dumfries to get to Inverness in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Dumfries station near Dumfries in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dumfries and Inverness in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.

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