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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Dumfries is to drive which costs £95 - £150 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Dumfries is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Dumfries via London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Dover to Dumfries?

The distance between Dover and Dumfries is 410 miles. The road distance is 407.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Dover to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Dumfries train from?

Dover to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Where does the Dover to Dumfries train arrive?

Dover to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Dumfries is 408 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Dover to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 404+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Dover to Dumfries - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dover to Dumfries by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 26m
£117–345
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 17m
£98–209
Drive 405.4 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Dumfriescar 405.4 mi
6h 49m
£99–143
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 46m
£133–318
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 44m
£159–237
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 32m
£103–239
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 41m
£115–411
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 24m
£146–431
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 55m
£106–317
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 5m
£117–342

Dover to Dumfries by train and foot

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6h 26mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Dumfries via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 26m.

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