The distance between Bradford and Dumfries is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford to Dumfries by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Preston then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Bradford and Dumfries is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bradford and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Dumfries. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Northern Rail, First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and West Coast Railways run train services between Bradford and Dumfries. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bradford and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Bradford and Dumfries. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £51 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Preston + 1 similar | 3hrs | £68($81) | hourly | 280km (174 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | £51($60) | every 4 hours | 216km (134 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £39($46) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
West Coast Railways
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.