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.
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 Dumfries → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Dumfries.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £125($150) | twice daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Ferry to Liverpool, train | 5h 35m | £125($145) | twice daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 35m | £80($95) | twice daily | 277km (172 miles) |
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West Coast Railways
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.