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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cheltenham is to train and bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Cheltenham?

The distance between Dumfries and Cheltenham is 272 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dumfries to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cheltenham train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Cheltenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cheltenham is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Dumfries to Cheltenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Cheltenham by train, bus, 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
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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 Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 36m
£33–143
Train, bus
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 Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
10h 19m
£37–106
Drive 270.4 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cheltenhamcar 270.4 mi
4h 27m
£66–95
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 48m
£60–124
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 2m
£49–282
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 52m
£64–157
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 27m
£43–133
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 Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 30m
£54–128
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 29m
£57–161

Dumfries to Cheltenham by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Cheltenham Spa via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 36m.

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