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.
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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Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX).
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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Abington Service Area and then to Birmingham Brunel Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Haymarket, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 565km (351 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 35m | £83($100) | every 4 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 4h 55m | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £31($37) | once daily | 511km (318 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £63($75) | on demand | 367km (228 miles) |
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