How to travel from Dumfries to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Leeds is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Leeds by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Leeds by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Dumfries and Leeds is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Dumfries and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Leeds is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Leeds. 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 20m.

First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail, LNER, West Coast Railways, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Leeds. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Dumfries and Leeds. We recommend that you drive to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Leeds. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Leeds

Transport options from Dumfries to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
£55($65)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Train via Darlington4h 15m
£37($44)
3 times a week328km (204 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand254km (158 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Leeds

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds