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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Barnstaple is to train and bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Barnstaple via Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Barnstaple?

The distance between Dumfries and Barnstaple is 431 miles. The road distance is 399.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Dumfries to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Barnstaple train from?

Dumfries to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Barnstaple train arrive?

Dumfries to Barnstaple train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Barnstaple is 400 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Dumfries to Barnstaple.

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Dumfries to Barnstaple - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
9h 40m
£63–252
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
14h 57m
£51–135
Drive 397.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Barnstaplecar 397.3 mi
6h 33m
£97–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 6m
£70–165
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 59m
£94–291
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 44m
£54–174
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 48m
£106–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 48m
£64–169
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 13m
£110–357

Dumfries to Barnstaple by train

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9h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 428.6 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Barnstaple via Carlisle, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 9h 40m.

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