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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £29 - £80 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dumfries is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £95 - £290.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Exeter to Dumfries, including transfers.

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.

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 14m 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?

There are 387+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 43m
£58–275
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
13h 5m
£29–76
Drive 379.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Dumfriescar 379.5 mi
6h 14m
£93–135
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 45m
£65–154
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
10h 40m
£99–260
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 16m
£96–275
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 1m
£98–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 58m
£68–195
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 13m
£56–186
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 47m
£92–358

Exeter to Dumfries by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.9 mi
Duration: 7h 43m

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 43m.

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