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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £40 - £130 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Dumfries is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Dumfries via Moorgate station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Colchester to Dumfries?

The distance between Colchester and Dumfries is 387 miles. The road distance is 339.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Colchester to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Dumfries train from?

Colchester to Dumfries train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Dumfries train arrive?

Colchester to Dumfries train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Dumfries is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Colchester to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 389+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Colchester to Dumfries - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 12m
£81–297
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Carlislebus
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
12h 13m
£44–130
Drive 337.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Dumfriescar 337.8 mi
6h 4m
£82–118
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 15m
£58–139
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 5m
£67–191
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 17m
£110–306
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 28m
£53–146
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 30m
£111–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 3m
£80–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
7h 17m
£82–239
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 40m
£90–379

Colchester to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 384.7 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dumfries via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 12m.

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