The distance between Dumfries and Chester is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Warrington Bank Quay.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Dumfries and Chester is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Dumfries and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and West Coast Railways run train services between Dumfries and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Warrington Bank Quay. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Warrington Bank Quay. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £68($80) | hourly | 269km (167 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 5h 45m | £8($10) | once a week | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £50($59) | on demand | 285km (177 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
West Coast Railways
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.