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How to get fromLiverpool to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 56m
    £49–94

  2. Line 310 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds Street to Bus Stationbus bus 310
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus 2A
    3. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train
    5h 48m
    £25–71

  3. Drive  155.9 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Dumfriescar car 155.9 mi
    2h 43m
    £39–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 58m
    £31–86

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    6h 33m
    £59–92

Liverpool to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Dumfries via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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