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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Athens is to train and fly which costs €120 - €280 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Athens is to train and fly which takes 10h 2m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Athens station. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Athens Larissis Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Westminster Cathedral, Charing Cross, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Dumfries to Athens?

The distance between Dumfries and Athens is 2900 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 43h 56m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Dumfries to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Athens bus from?

Dumfries to Athens bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where does the Dumfries to Athens bus arrive?

Dumfries to Athens bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dumfries and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Dumfries. It is currently 11:13 PM in Dumfries and 1:13 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12959+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Newcastle, fly
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NCL - ATH
11h 44m
€131–353
Train to Glasgow/Prestwick, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Fly from Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PIK - ATH
12h 20m
€97–257
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
43h 56m
€159–265
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dumfries to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
35h 11m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EDI - ATH
10h 2m
€125–272
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
10h 26m
€141–324
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GLA - ATH
12h 53m
€130–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
2d
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens Larissis Stationbus
2d 8h
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 14h
€242–430
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dumfries to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
36h 23m
€622–1,011

Newcastle (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

8Weekly Planes

6h 36mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Athens.

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Distance: 2,900.4 km
Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Athens Larissis Station via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Westminster Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 2d 8h.

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