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

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3h 16m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 9m
    £28–73

  3. Drive 151.7 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Dumfriescar car 151.7 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 20m
    £58–100

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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 3h 20m.

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