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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dumfries is to train and bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 11h 44m.

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 18m and costs £65 - £220.

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, Wolverhampton and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Poole to Dumfries?

The distance between Poole and Dumfries is 407 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 9h 28m and costs £50 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m 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 Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Poole to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dumfries is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 389+ 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 Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 28m
£54–455
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
11h 44m
£42–149
Drive 369.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dumfriescar 369.6 mi
6h 39m
£91–131
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 Lockerbietrain
6h 38m
£114–276
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 34m
£61–475
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
11h 45m
£64–119
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 47m
£106–272
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 18m
£66–220
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
8h 53m
£84–250
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
9h 9m
£88–286
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
4. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Loreburne Centre 2bus
7h 31m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
9h 23m
£75–277

Poole to Dumfries by train

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9h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 404.3 mi
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dumfries via Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, and Carlisle in around 9h 28m.

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