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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dumfries is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Loreburne Centre 2 via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, STAND A - English Street and Crown Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Dumfries?

The distance between Cardiff and Dumfries is 313 miles. The road distance is 310.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cardiff to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dumfries bus from?

Cardiff to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Dumfries train from?

Cardiff to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Dumfries is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumfries bus arrive?

Cardiff to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Dumfries train arrive?

Cardiff to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Dumfries is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Cardiff to Dumfries - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 38m
£49–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbietrain
9h 10m
£61–135
Drive 308.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumfriescar 308.4 mi
5h 59m
£76–109
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 33m
£63–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from STAND A - English Street to Crown Innbus 382
12h 31m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 33m
£67–177
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 1m
£54–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
7h 32m
£78–234

Cardiff to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Loreburne Centre 2 via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, STAND A - English Street, and Crown Inn in around 12h 31m.

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