Moffat travel guide

Moffat Tourism | Moffat Guide

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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moffat in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 43 miles from Moffat. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 29m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 miles from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Moffat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Moffat. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 29m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 miles from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Moffat

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moffat

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moffat

Most booked hotels in Moffat

Moffat Independent Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£109+
The Famous Star Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Annandale Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+

Hiring a car in Moffat

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.