The distance between Gloucester and Dumfries is around 443km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Gloucester to Dumfries by 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 → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Dumfries by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Gloucester and Dumfries is around 443km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (228 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Gloucester and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Dumfries is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Gloucester and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Gloucester and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Gloucester and Dumfries. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane + 4 similar | 4h 10m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 15m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 649km (403 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £110($135) | every 3 hours | 731km (454 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 30m | £145($170) | once daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 35m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £125($150) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 15m | £100($115) | twice daily | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £77($90) | on demand | 443km (275 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.