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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Dumfries is to train and bus which costs £35 - £180 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Dumfries is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs £90 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Dumfries via Victoria station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Kent to Dumfries?

The distance between Kent and Dumfries is 384 miles. The road distance is 379.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Kent to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Dumfries train from?

Kent to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Where does the Kent to Dumfries train arrive?

Kent to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Kent to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Dumfries is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Kent to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 393+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Kent to Dumfries - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 46m
£67–276
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
11h 37m
£38–180
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
10h 44m
£45–159
Drive 377.3 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Dumfriescar 377.3 mi
6h 20m
£90–130
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 45m
£114–315
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria 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 39m
£75–217
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 58m
£115–334
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
7h 52m
£77–226
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus
7h 53m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
8h 8m
£93–371
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus
7h 45m

Kent to Dumfries by train and subway

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6h 46mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 381.5 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Dumfries via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 46m.

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