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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Moffat to Glasgow takes 1h 21m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 22m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Moffat to Glasgow takes 1h 21m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 22m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Moffat

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Moffat

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Moffat

Most booked hotels in Moffat

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Buccleuch Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Famous Star Hotel Moffat
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Old Stables
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Annandale Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Moffat

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.81 and £21.07. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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