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.
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 Dumfries → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Haymarket then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | £80($95) | every 3 hours | 417km (259 miles) |
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £90($105) | hourly | 701km (435 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £415($490) | every 4 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £28($33) | every 3 hours | 369km (229 miles) |
Bus via Glasgow | 5h 35m | £23($27) | every 4 hours | 375km (233 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £54($64) | on demand | 309km (192 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.