There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 54m£26–103Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Place to McDonaldsbus 382
- Take the bus from Carlisle Parkhouse Rd to Preston Coach Stationbus megabus M11
6h 48mDrive 116.2 mi
- Drive from Dumfries to Clitheroecar 116.2 mi
2h 13m£29–42Train, line 22 bus
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Prestontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Interchange to Park Streetbus 22
4h 32mTrain, line 280 bus
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
- Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to King Lanebus 280
5h 14m£27–72
Dumfries to Clitheroe by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Park Street via Sydney Place, Carlisle Parkhouse Rd and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Clitheroe via Carlisle, Preston and Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Dumfries and Clitheroe is 146 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £26 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe, including transfers.
Dumfries to Clitheroe bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Sydney Place station.
Dumfries to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Clitheroe is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £26 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Clitheroe, England?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Clitheroe via Carlisle, Preston, and Blackburn in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Park Street via Sydney Place, Carlisle Parkhouse Rd, and Bus Station in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–130
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £85–130
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lockerbie to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £23–35
- 1st Class
- £45–60
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Sydney Place to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Carlisle Parkhouse Rd to Preston Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 01254 670 583
- hello@blackburnbus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Interchange to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-blackburn-bus-company/
Bus from Outside Rail Station to King Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dumfries to Clitheroe bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at McDonalds station.
Dumfries to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Clitheroe is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dumfries to Clitheroe.
Book your Dumfries to Clitheroe train tickets online with Omio.
There are 974+ hotels available in Clitheroe.


































