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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Dumfries is to bus and train via Lockerbie which costs £29 - £60 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Dumfries is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Dumfries via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Kettering to Dumfries?

The distance between Kettering and Dumfries is 281 miles. The road distance is 267 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Dumfries without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Kettering to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Dumfries train from?

Kettering to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Where does the Kettering to Dumfries train arrive?

Kettering to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Dumfries is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kettering to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 333+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Kettering to Dumfries - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kettering to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 37m
£70–200
Bus, train via Lockerbie
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 2m
£30–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
9h 11m
£40–69
Drive 265.5 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Dumfriescar 265.5 mi
4h 40m
£65–94
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 9m
£94–201
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 46m
£120–201
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 11m
£100–221
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 56m
£110–237

Kettering to Dumfries by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Dumfries via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 6h 37m.

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