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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 52m.

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 49m 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 13m.

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 13m and costs £90 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 49m 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 390+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Basingstoke to Dumfries - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 13m
£91–289
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 46m
£43–197
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
10h 44m
£48–91
Drive 336.4 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Dumfriescar 336.4 mi
5h 49m
£81–117
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 52m
£94–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 52m
£43–118
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 7m
£110–240
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 17m
£97–265
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus
7h 6m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 20m
£77–303
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
7h 6m
£124–306
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 57m
£85–316

Basingstoke to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 338.7 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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 13m.

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