How to travel from Dumfries to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Manchester is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dumfries to Manchester by train, bus 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 Manchester Oxford Road.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Carlisle Bus Station and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Manchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Dumfries and Manchester is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Dumfries and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Manchester is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Manchester. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

First ScotRail Service and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dumfries and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2 and Carlisle Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Manchester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Manchester Oxford Road. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).

How do I get from Dumfries to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Manchester

Transport options from Dumfries to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£28($33)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£23($27)
once daily261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£43($51)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester