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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Moffat to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Moffat

Moffat in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Moffat in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
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. The shortest flight to Moffat from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $69 for a 3h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 80 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 165 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. The shortest flight to Moffat from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Moffat, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Moffat to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $69 for a 3h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Moffat is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles from Moffat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Moffat, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Moffat takes 80 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airlines serving Moffat

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Moffat

Most booked hotels in Moffat

Moffat Independent Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$131+
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$146+
Balmoral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$113+
The Famous Star Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$141+

Hiring a car in Moffat

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. The most frequently booked car type in Moffat is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.