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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Rugby is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Rugby is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Rugby?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Rugby via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Rugby?

The distance between Dumfries and Rugby is 250 miles. The road distance is 258.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Rugby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Dumfries to Rugby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Rugby train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Rugby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Rugby?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Rugby is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Dumfries to Rugby.

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

Book your Dumfries to Rugby train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rugby?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Rugby.

Dumfries to Rugby - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 381 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Rugby by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain
4h 57m
£88–270
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
5h 8m
£62–184
Drive 256.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Rugbycar 256.7 mi
4h 14m
£63–91
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Rugbytrain Edinburgh - Rugby / ...
5h 25m
£70–235
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
5h 43m
£63–186
Line 381 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Sydney Placebus
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
5h 48m
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London Euston to Rugbytrain
6h 25m
£100–279

Dumfries to Rugby by train

106Weekly Trains

4h 57mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Rugby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 4h 57m.

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