What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries is to train and bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Dumfries via Stafford and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

The distance between Basingstoke and Dumfries is 341 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Dumfries without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £80 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Dumfries train from?

Basingstoke to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Dumfries train arrive?

Basingstoke to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Dumfries is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Basingstoke to Dumfries.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Dumfries?

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 386+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Basingstoke to Dumfries - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 30m
£84–265
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
10h 47m
£55–96
Drive 336.4 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Dumfries336.4 mi
5h 46m
£83–119
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
6h 45m
£104–290
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 56m
£57–215
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
5h 49m
£63–223
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
6h 8m
£121–264
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 23m
£107–271
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
5. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2
6h 59m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 19m
£83–308
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
8h 1m
£98–340

Basingstoke to Dumfries by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Dumfries via Stafford and Carlisle in around 7h 30m.

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