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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £45 - £85 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dumfries is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Academy Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dumfries via Waterloo station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Poole to Dumfries?

The distance between Poole and Dumfries is 448 miles. The road distance is 371.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £95 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Poole to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dumfries bus from?

Poole to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dumfries train from?

Poole to Dumfries train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Poole to Dumfries is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £95 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Poole to Dumfries bus arrive?

Poole to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Dumfries train arrive?

Poole to Dumfries train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dumfries is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Poole to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 386+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Poole to Dumfries - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Poole to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
7h 39m
£99–298
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Green Line Coach Station
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotel
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
14h 23m
£45–84
Drive 369.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dumfries369.6 mi
6h 35m
£91–131
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
6h 22m
£66–226
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LockerbieManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 19m
£62–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Academy StreetX74
14h 33m
£65–138
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
6h 41m
£124–267
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
6h 56m
£110–274
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfries
9h 6m
£84–250
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
9h 21m
£94–286
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouth
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2
7h 36m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
9h 41m
£85–278

Poole to Dumfries by train and subway

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.5 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dumfries via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Academy Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 33m.

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