How to travel from Isle of Man to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Isle of Man and Dumfries is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Dumfries by ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DumfriesIsle of Man if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Dumfries by ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £80 ($95) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Isle of Man and Dumfries is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Isle of Man and Dumfries by ferry and car.

The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Dumfries is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Dumfries is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £80 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Dumfries. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Dumfries. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Dumfries. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Dumfries. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Dumfries is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Isle of Man to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Dumfries

Transport options from Isle of Man to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
£125($150)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Ferry to Liverpool, train5h 35m
£125($145)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 35m
£80($95)
twice daily277km (172 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Dumfries

Train operators

Ferry operators

Airports near Dumfries

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

PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Dumfries