How to travel from Aberdeen to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Dumfries is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DumfriesAberdeen if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Haymarket then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Fly to Manchester (MAN), train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Aberdeen and Dumfries is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Aberdeen and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Dumfries. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Carlisle. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Aberdeen and Dumfries. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Dumfries. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Dumfries. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Dumfries. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Dumfries. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Dumfries

Transport options from Aberdeen to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
£80($95)
every 3 hours417km (259 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£90($105)
hourly701km (435 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£415($490)
every 4 hours916km (569 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
£28($33)
every 3 hours369km (229 miles)
Bus via Glasgow5h 35m
£23($27)
every 4 hours375km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£54($64)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Dumfries

The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Dumfries