How to travel from Dumfries to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Seaton is around 199km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dumfries to Seaton 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 via Carlisle

Take the train to Carlisle then Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Seaton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Dumfries and Seaton is around 199km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Seaton is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Seaton. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Seaton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, 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 Seaton. We recommend that you drive to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Dumfries to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Seaton

Transport options from Dumfries to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Carlisle + 2 similar
2h 50m
£45($53)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Train3hrs
£46($55)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Train via Newcastle3h 30m
£30($35)
once a week210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($41)
on demand199km (124 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Seaton

Train operators

Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton