How to travel from Dumfries to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Leicester is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dumfries to Leicester 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 Carlisle then Crewe and then to Nuneaton.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Train to Haymarket, plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Kettering and then to Leicester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Leicester 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 arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Dumfries and Leicester is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Dumfries and Leicester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Leicester is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Leicester, 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, Crewe and Nuneaton. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Dumfries and Leicester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Leicester. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Leicester. 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 7h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Leicester. Buses run twice 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Leicester. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Leicester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Leicester

Transport options from Dumfries to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
£100($115)
every 3 hours406km (252 miles)
Train via Carlisle5h 45m
£100($120)
once a week403km (250 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane + 6 similar
4h 15m
£155($180)
every 3 hours757km (470 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane4h 15m
£125($150)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 20m
£210($245)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£115($135)
every 4 hours641km (398 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5hrs
£290($340)
every 4 hours886km (550 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 45m
£165($195)
every 4 hours879km (546 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane5h 45m
£185($215)
every 4 hours877km (545 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£31($37)
twice daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£68($81)
on demand396km (246 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester