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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Dumfries is to bus and train which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Dumfries is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Dumfries via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Dumfries?

The distance between Wakefield and Dumfries is 194 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Dumfries without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Wakefield to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Dumfries train from?

Wakefield to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Where does the Wakefield to Dumfries train arrive?

Wakefield to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Dumfries is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Wakefield to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 401+ hotels available in Dumfries.

Wakefield to Dumfries - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
5h 15m
£54–96
Bus, train via Sydney Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 19m
£16–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
5h 51m
£18–26
Drive 151.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Dumfriescar 151.1 mi
3h 4m
£37–53
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
5h 22m
£24–97

Wakefield to Dumfries by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Dumfries via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 15m.

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