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

Dumfries to Inverness - Bus Timetable

The X74 bus from Dumfries to Inverness runs from 06:10 to 22:35, with departures every 50 min-3 hr. The journey takes about 5 hr 52 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Dumfries to Inverness by bus and train

To get from Dumfries to Inverness in Scotland, take the X74 bus from Court, Dumfries station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Inverness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 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.

352min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Inverness
Leaves from Court, Dumfries

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Court, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Inverness
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to Inverness
    Walk to
    Inverness
    420 m • 6 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 416.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 352 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 352 minutes, using Bus line X74, Train line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 52 min.

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

    The X74 bus line goes from Court, Dumfries station near Dumfries to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Inverness in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Dumfries and Inverness in Scotland by bus and train is about 5 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the X74 bus from the Court, 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 Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station, which is closest to Inverness in Scotland.

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