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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 11h 29m.

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 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 £80 - £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 train from?

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

Book your Bath to Dumfries train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 387+ 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
£80–230
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbie
11h 29m
£35–126
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
5h 59m
£66–130
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
£64–201
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
£67–157
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.

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