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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Dumfries is to drive which costs £100 - £150 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Dumfries is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £100 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Dumfries via London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Dumfries?

The distance between Folkestone and Dumfries is 403 miles. The road distance is 403 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Folkestone to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Dumfries train from?

Folkestone to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Folkestone to Dumfries train arrive?

Folkestone to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Folkestone to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Dumfries is 403 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Folkestone to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 203+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 16m
£108–273
Drive 400.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Folkestone to Dumfriescar 400.7 mi
6h 43m
£100–145
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 40m
£146–356
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 34m
£138–253
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 7m
£103–249
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 17m
£113–276
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 50m
£137–447
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 20m
£167–387
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 52m
£122–265
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 2m
£133–297

Folkestone to Dumfries by train and foot

102Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.4 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dumfries via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 16m.

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