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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 May
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moffat in May
Estimated hotel price
£54
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, easyJet, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Moffat. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Moffat using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 105 km and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 249 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, easyJet, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Moffat departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Moffat. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Moffat using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 105 km and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Moffat

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Moffat

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,324 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Moffat

Average rates range from around £166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £254 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Moffat

Most booked hotels in Moffat

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Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Famous Star Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Moffat

Hiring a car in Moffat costs £55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.75 and £25.00.

Hiring a car in Moffat costs £55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.75 and £25.00.