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Dumfries to Glasgow Train Timetable
Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Dumfries to Glasgow. The train trip from Dumfries to Glasgow is usually about 2 hours and 9 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest ScotRail train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 60 mi (97 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 7m |
| Lowest price | £18.56 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Dumfries to Glasgow?
ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Dumfries to Glasgow. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 1 | 2h 9m | £18.56 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Dumfries to Glasgow
Trains departing from Dumfries to Glasgow tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Dumfries at 12:00 and arrives in Glasgow around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Dumfries.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Dumfries?
Main departure station: Dumfries Train Station
There is one train station in Dumfries.
All train stations in Dumfries:
Dumfries Train Station
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
Main arrival station: Nitshill
There are more train stations and stops in Glasgow than most cities. Most trains from Dumfries will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Glasgow:
Train stations in Glasgow:
Nitshill
Kennishead Station
Priesthill & Darnley Train Station
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