How to travel from Dumfries to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Birmingham is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dumfries to Birmingham 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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Train to Haymarket, Fly

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Abington Service Area and then to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Birmingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Dumfries and Birmingham is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dumfries and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Birmingham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Birmingham. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Birmingham. 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 3h 35m.

First ScotRail Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Dumfries and Birmingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Dumfries and Birmingham. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington Service Area. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Stagecoach West Scotland and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Dumfries and Birmingham. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Dumfries and Birmingham. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Dumfries to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Birmingham

Transport options from Dumfries to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Haymarket, Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
£95($110)
every 4 hours565km (351 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
£83($100)
every 4 hours577km (359 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 55m
£150($180)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
every 4 hours362km (225 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£31($37)
once daily511km (318 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($75)
on demand367km (228 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham