How to travel from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA), United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Gallowhill Trident House.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Glasgow Airport (GLA).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Central. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA). It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Pavillion Theatre. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Stagecoach West Scotland and McGills Bus Service run regular bus services between Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA). Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Glasgow Airport (GLA) from Dumfries is to drive which will take 1h 30m and cost around £24 ($28).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA). We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA). The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £23 ($27).

How do I get from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

Transport options from Dumfries to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£23($27)
every 4 hours143km (89 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£14($16)
every 3 hours153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£24($28)
on demand133km (83 miles)

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