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.
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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Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Dumfries.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £30($35) | every 3 hours | 180km (112 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £19($22) | every 3 hours | 178km (111 miles) |
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station | 3h 25m | £10($12) | every 3 hours | 184km (114 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £26($31) | on demand | 148km (92 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
First South East and Central Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.