How to travel from Chelmsford to Dumfries, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Dumfries is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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 → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Stratford (London), plane
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Dumfries
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Chelmsford and Dumfries is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chelmsford and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Dumfries is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Euston Square station and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Chelmsford and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Chelmsford and Dumfries. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Dumfries
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Stratford (London), plane + 5 similar | 3h 40m | £215($255) | every 4 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 60m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 25m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 25m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 35m | £205($240) | every 3 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 40m | £135($155) | every 3 hours | 789km (491 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £155($180) | hourly | 583km (362 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 6h 10m | £76($90) | twice daily | 632km (393 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 50m | £52($62) | once daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £95($110) | on demand | 540km (336 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Dumfries
Train operators
Greater Anglia
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Stagecoach West Scotland
Airports near Dumfries
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Dumfries