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

The cheapest way to get from Eccles to Dumfries is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eccles to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Eccles and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Eccles to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Eccles Interchange and arriving at Academy Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Eccles and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Eccles (Manchester) and arriving at Dumfries via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Eccles to Dumfries?

The distance between Eccles and Dumfries is 158 miles. The road distance is 150.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eccles to Dumfries without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Eccles to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Dumfries bus from?

Eccles to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Eccles to Dumfries train from?

Eccles to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Eccles to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Eccles to Dumfries is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Eccles to Dumfries bus arrive?

Eccles to Dumfries bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Abington Bus Stop station.

Where does the Eccles to Dumfries train arrive?

Eccles to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Eccles to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Eccles to Dumfries is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Eccles to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

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Eccles to Dumfries - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Eccles to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to CarlisleManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to DumfriesCarlisle - Dumfries / ...
4h 19m
£30–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Abington Bus Stopmegabus M11
2. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Academy StreetX74
7h 7m
£22–30
Drive 149.5 mi
1. Drive from Eccles to Dumfries149.5 mi
2h 28m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£32–63

Eccles to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 156.8 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Eccles (Manchester) to Dumfries via Manchester Oxford Road and Carlisle in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Academy Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Abington Service Area in around 7h 7m.

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