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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Moffat travel guide

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You're Going to Love Moffat

With a population of 2.550, Moffat is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moffat to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Moffat

Moffat in February
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moffat in February
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Moffat

Plane

Although Moffat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 69 km from Moffat. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Moffat to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 47m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 220 km from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 113 km and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Moffat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 69 km from Moffat. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Moffat to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 47m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £24 for a 2h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 220 km from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 113 km and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Moffat

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Moffat

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,425 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,314 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Moffat

Most booked hotels in Moffat

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Moffat Independent Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Buccleuch Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Famous Star Hotel Moffat
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Annandale Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Moffat

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Moffat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Moffat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53.