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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Dumfries is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Academy Street via Bus Station and Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Chorley to Dumfries?

The distance between Chorley and Dumfries is 132 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £21 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Chorley to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Dumfries bus from?

Chorley to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Dumfries train from?

Chorley to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Chorley to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Chorley to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £21 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Chorley to Dumfries bus arrive?

Chorley to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Abington Service Area station.

Where does the Chorley to Dumfries train arrive?

Chorley to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Chorley to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Dumfries is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Chorley to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Chorley to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 381 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Chorley to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to DumfriesCarlisle - Dumfries / ...
3h 5m
£21–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abington Service AreaM11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Academy StreetX74
6h 8m
£22–32
Drive 130.2 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Dumfries130.2 mi
2h 12m
£33–47
Train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Whitesands381
3h 25m

Chorley to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Academy Street via Bus Station and Abington Service Area in around 6h 8m.

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