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How to get fromDumfries to Aberystwythby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    7h 25m
    £102–238

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    12h 42m
    £59–131

  3. Drive 258.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Aberystwythcar car 258.6 mi
    4h 59m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwythtrain train
    8h 46m
    £104–204

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    11h 53m

Dumfries to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Aberystwyth via Carlisle, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 25m.

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