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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Cardiff?

The distance between Dumfries and Cardiff is 313 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £90 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Dumfries to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cardiff train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cardiff is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Dumfries to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dumfries to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Cardiff 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 Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 27m
£90–207
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 Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
11h 39m
£60–156
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cardiffcar 308.7 mi
6h
£77–112
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m
£85–229
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 16m
£149–230
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 35m
£82–204
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 48m
£89–203

Dumfries to Cardiff by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 27m.

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