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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Dumfries is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Academy Street via Bus Station, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop and Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Dumfries via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Bath to Dumfries?

The distance between Bath and Dumfries is 328 miles. The road distance is 316.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Bath to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dumfries bus from?

Bath to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Dumfries train from?

Bath to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Bath to Dumfries is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Bath to Dumfries bus arrive?

Bath to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Bath to Dumfries train arrive?

Bath to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Dumfries is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Bath to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 386+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Bath to Dumfries - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 23m
£76–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop to Abington Bus StopM11
3. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Academy StreetX74
12h 24m
£31–50
Drive 314.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Dumfries314.4 mi
5h 22m
£78–112
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
6h
£62–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
8h 26m
£60–201
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
12h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2
6h 14m
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 34m
£63–157
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
7h 32m
£153–364
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
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
7h 48m
£144–361

Bath to Dumfries by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.9 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Dumfries via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Academy Street via Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop, and Abington Service Area in around 12h 24m.

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