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

The cheapest way to get from York to Dumfries is to train which costs £21 - £70 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between York and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from York to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from York to Dumfries?

The distance between York and Dumfries is 174 miles. The road distance is 149.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £21 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from York to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Dumfries train from?

York to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Dumfries train arrive?

York to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from York to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Dumfries is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from York to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 4m
£21–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
6h 25m
Drive 148.9 mi
1. Drive from York to Dumfriescar 148.9 mi
2h 40m
£36–52
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
6h 35m
Bus, train via Sydney Place
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain
6h 45m

York to Dumfries by train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from York to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 4m.

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