How to travel from Glastonbury to Dumfries, United Kingdom
The distance between Glastonbury and Dumfries is around 540km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Dumfries by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£110($135)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Cathays Park University RE then Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Dumfries
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Dumfries by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Glastonbury and Dumfries is around 540km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Glastonbury and Dumfries by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Dumfries is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Dumfries. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Cathays Park University RE and Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
First Bristol, Megabus UK and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Dumfries. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Glastonbury and Dumfries. The distance is around 540km (335 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 Glastonbury to Dumfries is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Dumfries
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train + 4 similar | 4h 40m | £110($135) | twice daily | 713km (443 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £95($110) | twice daily | 711km (442 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 5hrs | £125($150) | once daily | 629km (391 miles) |
| Bus to Taunton, Ilminster Road Busway, plane and train | 5h 10m | £300($355) | every 4 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £250($295) | once daily | 847km (527 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £46($55) | once a week | 746km (463 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | £145($170) | twice daily | 548km (341 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train | 7h 45m | £125($145) | twice daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | £95($110) | on demand | 540km (335 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Dumfries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
First Bristol
Buses of Somerset
Stagecoach South West
Berrys Coaches
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Dumfries
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Dumfries