How to travel from Loch Lomond to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Dumfries is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Dumfries by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DumfriesLoch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Dumfries is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Loch Lomond and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Dumfries. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Loch Lomond and Dumfries. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Dumfries

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£47($56)
every 3 hours174km (108 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($35)
on demand168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Dumfries

The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Dumfries