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 - £130 and takes 14h 30m.

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 23m and costs £90 - £260.

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 Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Poole to Dumfries?

The distance between Poole and Dumfries is 407 miles. The road distance is 372.2 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 9h 27m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Poole to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dumfries train from?

Poole to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Poole to Dumfries train arrive?

Poole to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dumfries is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 415+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Poole to Dumfries - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 27m
£166–282
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
14h 30m
£45–122
Drive 370.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dumfriescar 370.1 mi
6h 38m
£91–131
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 23m
£94–255
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
10h 38m
£185–283
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 53m
£135–301
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 26m
£145–292
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 35m
£145–317
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
9h 5m
£118–295
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
8h 8m
£78–269

Poole to Dumfries by train

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9h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.4 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dumfries via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 9h 27m.

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