There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
3h 50m£59–98Drive 171.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Dumfriescar 171.9 mi
3h 1m£43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
7h 33m£62–98Steam train, train
- Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain The Dalesman West
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
6h 34m
Chester to Dumfries by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dumfries is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Dumfries is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Chester and Dumfries is 168 miles. The road distance is 172.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chester to Dumfries, including transfers.
Chester to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
The best way to get from Chester to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a train from Chester to Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Chester to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dumfries is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chester to Dumfries.
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