How to get from Glasgow to Wigtown by bus?

From Glasgow to Wigtown by bus

To get from Glasgow to Wigtown in Wigtown, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X74 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Whitesands, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 415 bus from Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to North Main St, Wigtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min.

291min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 500500
Bus - 415415
Walk to Wigtown
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
    ID 680000037111
    100 min
  • 7
    Bus - 415415
    Wait for bus
    415
    Port William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Main St, Wigtown
    ID 680000296222
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wigtown
    Walk to
    Wigtown
    Bank Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Wigtown by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Wigtown in Wigtown, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 415 bus from Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to North Main St, Wigtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Bus - 415415
Walk to Wigtown
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
    ID 680000037111
    108 min
  • 7
    Bus - 415415
    Wait for bus
    415
    Port William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Main St, Wigtown
    ID 680000296222
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wigtown
    Walk to
    Wigtown
    Bank Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Wigtown

The distance between Glasgow, Wigtown and Wigtown, Wigtown is approximately 203.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 291 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Wigtown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wigtown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow

Glasgow is located at Cochrane Street, Wigtown and the nearest public transport station is Martha Street, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow:

  • Glasgow Queen Street
  • Glasgow Central
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow:

  • Martha Street, Glasgow
  • John Street, Glasgow
  • Queen St, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Wigtown, Wigtown

Wigtown is located at Bank Street, Wigtown and the nearest public transport station is North Main St, Wigtown.

Bus stations close to Wigtown:

  • North Main St, Wigtown
  • Primary, Wigtown

Related Routes

From Glasgow to Wigtown by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Wigtown in Wigtown, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 415 bus from Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart station to North Main St, Wigtown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 500500
Bus - 415415
Walk to Wigtown
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dumfries
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dumfries
    ID 680000001517
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
    ID 680000037111
    108 min
  • 7
    Bus - 415415
    Wait for bus
    415
    Port William
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Main St, Wigtown
    ID 680000296222
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wigtown
    Walk to
    Wigtown
    Bank Street
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Wigtown?

    The fastest way takes 291 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line 500, Bus line 415.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Wigtown?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 500, Bus line 415.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Wigtown?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Wigtown?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Wigtown by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow in Glasgow and Wigtown in Wigtown by bus is about 4 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Wigtown?

    Get on the X74 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Wigtown?

    Get off the bus at the Dumfries stop, which is closest to Wigtown in Wigtown.