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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Reading is to train and bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 11h 34m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £40 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Reading.

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 38m
£43–308
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
4. Take the bus from Westgate to Station Roadbus X40
11h 34m
£34–81
Drive 320.1 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Readingcar 320.1 mi
5h 37m
£78–112
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
£116–310
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 32m
£46–232
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 12m
£98–193
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 18m
£84–329
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 23m
£107–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 15m
£77–175
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 41m
£101–307
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 56m
£88–212

Dumfries to Reading by train

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Distance: 323.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m.

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