How to travel from Dumfries to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and York is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dumfries to York 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

Take the train to Carlisle then Newcastle and then to York.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and York

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to York by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Dumfries and York is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Dumfries and York 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 York is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and York. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Newcastle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and West Coast Railways run train services between Dumfries and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 York. We recommend that you drive to York. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to York. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Newcastle and then to York. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 240km (149 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 York is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and York

Transport options from Dumfries to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
£46($55)
hourly278km (173 miles)
Train via Carlisle3h 25m
£30($36)
every 20 mins278km (173 miles)
Train to York3h 50m
£29($34)
3 times a week287km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and York

Train operators

Airports near York

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York