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 €100 - €270 and takes 12h 12m.

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 9h 58m 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, Victoria Coach Station, Aldwych / Kingsway, Bounds Green Road London and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

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 38m 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 5:00 AM in Dumfries and 7:00 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12924+ 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 38m
€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 12m
€107–267
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
9h 58m
€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 49m
€129–319
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
47h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
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 7h
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 11h
€247–420
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

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,900.4 km
Duration: 11h 38m

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 Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria Coach Station, Aldwych / Drury Lane, Aldwych / Kingsway, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 2d 7h.

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