There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Kettering by train, car, or plane
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 19m£67–182Drive 265.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Ketteringcar 265.6 mi
4h 40m£66–96Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
5h 25m£90–211Train
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
7h 32m£104–166Train #2
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
7h 33m£98–181Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
6h 39m£92–189Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
6h 19m£78–209Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
6h 54m£123–402Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
7h 7m£135–373
Dumfries to Kettering by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Kettering is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Kettering is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Kettering via Carlisle, Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Dumfries and Kettering is 281 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 19m and costs £65 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Dumfries to Kettering, including transfers.
Dumfries to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Kettering is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Dumfries to Kettering.
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What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Kettering, England?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Kettering via Carlisle, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 6h 19m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
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