The distance between Dumfries and Liverpool is around 252km (156 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Liverpool by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Dumfries and Liverpool is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Dumfries and Liverpool 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 Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Liverpool. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and West Coast Railways run train services between Dumfries and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The distance is around 252km (156 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 Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £62($73) | hourly | 253km (157 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 5h 20m | £84($100) | once a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £44($52) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
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The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.