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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Academy Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Exeter?

The distance between Dumfries and Exeter is 392 miles. The road distance is 381.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Dumfries to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Exeter bus from?

Dumfries to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Academy Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Exeter?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Dumfries to Exeter bus arrive?

Dumfries to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Abington Service Area station.

Where does the Dumfries to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Exeter is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Dumfries to Exeter.

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

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Dumfries to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dumfries to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
8h 8m
£77–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Abington Service AreaX74
2. Take the bus from Abington Bus Stop to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
12h 42m
£34–84
Drive 379.6 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Exeter379.6 mi
6h 10m
£95–137
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 Exeter St Davids
6h 19m
£64–166
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
11h 4m
£111–288
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 6m
£119–262
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 Exeter St Davids
7h
£63–172
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
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 Exeter St Davids
7h 22m
£57–180
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
6h 22m
£113–230
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
6h 36m
£107–368

Dumfries to Exeter by train

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Distance: 389.8 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Bampfylde Street via Abington Bus Stop, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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