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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Reading is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Reading is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Reading?

The distance between Dumfries and Reading is 325 miles. The road distance is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dumfries to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Reading train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Reading is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Dumfries to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Dumfries to Reading - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dumfries to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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 Readingtrain
6h 36m
£130–221
Drive 320.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Readingcar 320.1 mi
5h 37m
£78–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
9h 26m
£100–191
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 39m
£118–375
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
7h 14m
£145–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 7m
£109–248
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 17m
£97–366
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 19m
£104–306
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 40m
£134–338
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 52m
£97–234
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 46m
£147–281

Dumfries to Reading by train

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Distance: 323.2 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 36m.

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