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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Dumfries?

The distance between Cheltenham and Dumfries is 272 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Cheltenham to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Dumfries train from?

Cheltenham to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Dumfries is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cheltenham to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 404+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5h 54m
£39–143
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
10h 38m
£34–109
Drive 270.8 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Dumfriescar 270.8 mi
4h 28m
£66–95
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 32m
£50–118
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 25m
£50–186
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 11m
£55–141
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 46m
£53–134
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
6h 25m
£59–162
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
£44–129

Cheltenham to Dumfries by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.4 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 5h 54m.

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