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How to get from Dumfries to Inverness by bus?

From Dumfries to Inverness by bus

To get from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M9 bus and finally take the M90 bus from Park And Ride, Broxden station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min.

391min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - M9M9
Bus - M90M90
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903768
    300 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - M9M9
    Wait for bus
    M9
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride, Broxden
    ID 64802054
    65 min
  • 7
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    161 min
  • 9
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M90 bus from Bus Station, Perth station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min.

391min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M90M90
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Perth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Perth
    ID 64801052
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    380 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 351.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 391 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dumfries to Inverness by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dumfries

Dumfries is located at Dumfries, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Burns Statue, Dumfries.

Bus stations close to Dumfries:

  • Burns Statue, Dumfries
  • Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
  • Academy Street, Dumfries

Public transport stations close to Inverness, Scotland

Inverness is located at Inverness, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Town House, Inverness.

Train stations close to Inverness:

  • Inverness

Bus stations close to Inverness:

  • Town House, Inverness
  • Sports Direct, Inverness
  • Opposite Town House, Inverness

From Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X74 bus from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the M90 bus from Bus Station, Perth station to Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min.

391min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - M90M90
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Perth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Perth
    ID 64801052
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 3, Inverness
    ID 670085865E
    150 min
  • 10
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 391 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line M9, Bus line M90.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dumfries to Inverness?

    The alternative route takes 391 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line M90.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 31 min.

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

    The X74 bus line goes from Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station near Dumfries to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Inverness in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Dumfries and Inverness in Scotland by bus is about 6 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the X74 bus from the Buccleuch Street, Dumfries stop near Dumfries in Scotland.

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

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