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How to get fromNottingham to Dumfriesby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 57m
    £96–161

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 26m
    £33–67

  3. Drive 216.3 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Dumfriescar car 216.3 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 49m
    £91–198

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 4m
    £84–161

Nottingham to Dumfries by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Dumfries via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 57m.

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