How to travel from Dumfries to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Saint Davids is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 25m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Saint DavidsDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Saint Davids by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Dumfries and Saint Davids is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (231 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Dumfries and Saint Davids by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and Saint Davids. We recommend that you drive to St Davids Cathedral. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dumfries and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Haverfordwest and St David's Nun Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dumfries and Saint Davids. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 30m 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 Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 7h 35m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Saint Davids. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Saint Davids is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).

How do I get from Dumfries to Saint Davids

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Saint Davids

Transport options from Dumfries to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
7h 35m
£175($205)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
£36($43)
twice daily796km (495 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
£95($110)
on demand541km (336 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids