There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 28m£21–111Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 44m£27–93Drive 146.6 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Dumfriescar 146.6 mi
2h 57m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 52m£25–65Train #2
- Take the train from Deansgate to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m£29–143
Oldham to Dumfries by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £26 - £95 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Dumfries via Deansgate, Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Oldham and Dumfries is 161 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Dumfries without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 28m and costs £20 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Oldham to Dumfries, including transfers.
Oldham to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Dumfries is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Oldham to Dumfries.
There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Dumfries via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Carlisle in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Deansgate to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Deansgate to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £9–14
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Lancaster to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–29
- 1st Class
- £40–50
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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