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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Dumfries is to bus and train via Birmingham which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Dumfries?

The distance between Reading and Dumfries is 325 miles. The road distance is 322 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Reading to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Dumfries train from?

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

Where does the Reading to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Dumfries is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Reading to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 391+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 51m
£45–178
Bus, train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
12h 10m
£31–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
11h 52m
£75–151
Drive 320.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Dumfriescar 320.1 mi
5h 37m
£77–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 31m
£105–320
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
7h 22m
£47–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
7h 1m
£76–186
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 45m
£106–312
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 55m
£114–301
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h
£80–346
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
7h 15m
£78–208
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 38m
£93–360

Reading to Dumfries by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 51m.

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