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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cardiff is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cardiff is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs £75 - £110.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 5h 57m 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 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Dumfries to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
6h 23m
£62–198
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 50m
£53–160
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cardiff308.7 mi
5h 57m
£76–109
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 57m
£56–139
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
8h 26m
£58–265
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£62–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
6h 47m
£94–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 43m
£113–291

Dumfries to Cardiff by train

106Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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 23m.

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