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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dumfries is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dumfries is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Academy Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Exeter to Dumfries?

The distance between Exeter and Dumfries is 392 miles. The road distance is 381.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Exeter to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dumfries bus from?

Exeter to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Dumfries train from?

Exeter to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Exeter to Dumfries is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £75 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Exeter to Dumfries bus arrive?

Exeter to Dumfries bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Dumfries train arrive?

Exeter to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Dumfries is 382 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Exeter to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

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Exeter to Dumfries - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 52m
£79–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Abington Service AreaM11
4. Take the bus from Abington Service Area to Academy StreetX74
12h 48m
£37–83
Drive 379.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dumfries379.5 mi
6h 10m
£95–137
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
6h 45m
£69–167
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
10h 41m
£117–235
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
6h 58m
£76–200
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
6h 25m
£117–279
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 13m
£72–196
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 20m
£113–250
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 55m
£116–413

Exeter to Dumfries by train

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7h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.8 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Academy Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Abington Service Area in around 12h 48m.

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