The distance between Fort William and Dumfries is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Fort William to Dumfries by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Dalmuir and then to Dumfries.
First ScotRail Service
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Dumfries by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Fort William and Dumfries is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Fort William and Dumfries by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fort William and Dumfries. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fort William to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Fort William and Dumfries. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort William and Dumfries. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort William to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Fort William and Dumfries. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fort William and Dumfries. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Dumfries is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 20m | £32($38) | 5 times a day | 300km (187 miles) |
Train | 5h 45m | £46($55) | every 20 mins | 318km (197 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £51($60) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.