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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moffat in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Moffat to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 48m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 154 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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Moffat to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 48m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 154 km.

Airlines serving Moffat

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moffat

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 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)
£69+
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Famous Star Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Moffat

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. 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 £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.74. 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.