The distance between Dumfries and Bristol is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dumfries to Bristol 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 Bristol (BRS).
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Take the train to Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Bristol by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 8h 15m. 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 £110 ($135).
The distance between Dumfries and Bristol is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (253 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Dumfries and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Bristol is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Bristol. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Bristol. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. 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 Dumfries to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Haymarket, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 25m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 669km (416 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane | 3h 50m | £125($150) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Central, plane | 4h 55m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 721km (448 miles) |
Train | 5h 5m | £145($170) | hourly | 506km (315 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £32($38) | twice daily | 522km (325 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £86($100) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
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