Rome2Rio

How to get fromDerby to Dumfriesby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Dumfries

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Derby 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 24m
    £33–133

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 134 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 28m
    £17–100

  3. Drive 210.1 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Dumfriescar car 210.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £51–74

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 17m
    £53–136

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 24m
    £33–162

  6. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 7m
    £45–112

Derby to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 24m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Derby

Trips to Dumfries

Popular routes