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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Dumfries is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 11m.

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 57m 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 Academy Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs £45 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 11m.

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 57m 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 387+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Cardiff to Dumfries - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 56m
£48–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
4. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Academy StreetX74
12h 11m
£35–68
Drive 308.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Dumfries308.4 mi
5h 57m
£76–110
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
6h 34m
£68–167
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
8h 40m
£64–347
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
6h 48m
£78–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 6m
£69–194
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2
6h 54m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
7h 48m
£89–238

Cardiff to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Academy Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Abington Service Area in around 12h 11m.

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