The distance between Dumfries and Stoke on Trent is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Stoke on Trent → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Crewe.
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Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the train to Crewe then take the bus to Hanley Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).
The distance between Dumfries and Stoke on Trent is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Dumfries and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lockerbie Bridge Street and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and First ScotRail Service run train services between Dumfries and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Carlisle + 1 similar | 2h 60m | £73($86) | every 3 hours | 303km (188 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | £41($49) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 648km (403 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 15m | £46($54) | once a week | 313km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £52($62) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
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