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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Dumfries is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Dumfries via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Swindon to Dumfries?

The distance between Swindon and Dumfries is 315 miles. The road distance is 304.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Swindon to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Dumfries train from?

Swindon to Dumfries train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Swindon to Dumfries train arrive?

Swindon to Dumfries train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Dumfries is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Swindon to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 387+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Swindon to Dumfries - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Swindon to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
7h 11m
£49–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
10h 45m
£59–100
Drive 302.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Dumfriescar 302.6 mi
5h 4m
£75–107
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain
6h 25m
£72–145
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
8h 26m
£58–288
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
6h 38m
£76–167
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 53m
£64–177
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
7h 2m
£125–409

Swindon to Dumfries by train

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Distance: 313.6 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Dumfries via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 7h 11m.

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