The distance between Bristol and Dumfries is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bristol 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.
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take the bus to Cathays Park University RE then Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Bristol and Dumfries is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bristol and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Dumfries is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Bristol and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Bristol and Dumfries. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cathays Park University RE and Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Bristol and Dumfries. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Dumfries. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 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 Bristol and Dumfries. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 668km (415 miles) |
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train | 3h 45m | £125($150) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | £260($305) | every 4 hours | 850km (528 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 25m | £110($135) | every 4 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | £145($170) | hourly | 506km (315 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £46($55) | once a week | 702km (436 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £86($100) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.