Travel Guides
If you are travelling by car, take the M74 motorway and exit at Junction 22 towards Gretna/Gretna Green. Follow signs for the A75 towards Dumfries. From Edinburgh, you can take the A701 road. The scenic route via the A712 and A75 from Castle Douglas is also an option.
If you prefer to travel by train, Dumfries has its own mainline station which is well connected to other major cities and towns. There are direct trains from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and Carlisle. From there, visitors can take a bus or taxi to other parts of Dumfries and Galloway.
For those coming from nearby localities, some options include taking the A714 road from Ayr, the A75 from Gretna Green or the A711 from Dalbeattie.
Regardless of how you choose to arrive, be sure to take in the breathtaking scenery that Dumfries and Galloway has to offer as you journey towards your destination.
The closest airport to Dumfries and Galloway is Glasgow International Airport, located approximately 75 miles away. There are a few suggested routes from the airport to the town, including taking the M8 and A74(M) highway or taking the train from Glasgow to Dumfries. Both options take around 1.5-2 hours of travel time, depending on traffic and mode of transportation.