There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3h 43m£54–98Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alnwick to Dumfriescar 103.5 mi
2h 8m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
5h 38m£44–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 16m£38–70
Alnwick to Dumfries by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Alnwick and Dumfries is 133 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Alnwick to Dumfries, including transfers.
Alnwick to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
Alnwick to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Alnwick to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Dumfries via Alnmouth, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alnwick to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alnwick to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Dumfries is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Alnwick to Dumfries.
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