How to travel from Bristol to Dumfries, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Cathays Park University RE then Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Dumfries

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bristol to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Dumfries

Transport options from Bristol to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 35m
£95($110)
every 3 hours668km (415 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train3h 45m
£125($150)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
£260($305)
every 4 hours850km (528 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 25m
£110($135)
every 4 hours671km (417 miles)
Train
4h 40m
£145($170)
hourly506km (315 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£46($55)
once a week702km (436 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£86($100)
on demand497km (309 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