How to travel from Stirling to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Dumfries is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stirling to Dumfries 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 Queen Street and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Dumfries by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Stirling and Dumfries is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Stirling and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Glasgow Central. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Stirling and Dumfries. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Stirling and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland and First South East and Central Scotland run regular bus services between Stirling and Dumfries. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Stirling and Dumfries. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Dumfries

Transport options from Stirling to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£30($35)
every 3 hours180km (112 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 50m
£19($22)
every 3 hours178km (111 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station3h 25m
£10($12)
every 3 hours184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£26($31)
on demand148km (92 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