The distance between Durham and Dumfries is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Dumfries by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Durham and Dumfries is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Durham and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham, Newcastle and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Northern Rail, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Durham and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Durham and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Dumfries is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Dumfries. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £100($120) | hourly | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £28($33) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.