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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Exeter is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 6h 14m.

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 2m and costs £120 - £280.

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 7h 58m.

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 7h 58m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Dumfries to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Exeter train from?

Dumfries to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries 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 14m to drive from Dumfries to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

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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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 58m
£148–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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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 Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 16m
£94–220
Drive 379.6 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Exetercar 379.6 mi
6h 14m
£95–137
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 15m
£143–255
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
6h 2m
£129–279
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
6h 29m
£119–338
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 7m
£95–214
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 9m
£94–218

Dumfries to Exeter by train

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Distance: 389.8 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

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You can take a train from Dumfries to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 58m.

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