How to travel from Dumfries to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Winchester is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dumfries to Winchester by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Haymarket, Fly

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then London Euston and then to Winchester.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Winchester by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £160 ($190) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Dumfries and Winchester is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Dumfries and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Winchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £160 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Winchester. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Dumfries and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).

How do I get from Dumfries to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Winchester

Transport options from Dumfries to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Haymarket, Fly + 3 similar
3h 30m
£230($275)
every 3 hours734km (456 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
£250($295)
every 4 hours742km (461 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane3h 45m
£225($270)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane4h 55m
£250($295)
every 4 hours796km (495 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£170($205)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train via Carlisle5h 60m
£160($190)
every 3 hours575km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
£100($115)
on demand566km (352 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester