The distance between Holyhead and Dumfries is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Holyhead 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 → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Chester then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Holyhead and Dumfries is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Holyhead and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Coast Railways and First ScotRail Service run train services between Holyhead and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Holyhead and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 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 Holyhead and Dumfries. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £115($135) | hourly | 404km (251 miles) |
Train via Chester | 7h 50m | £59($70) | once a week | 404km (251 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £72($85) | on demand | 412km (256 miles) |
Transport for Wales
West Coast Railways
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.