How to travel from Lancaster to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Dumfries is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lockerbie then take the bus to Dumfries Academy Street.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Dumfries by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Lancaster and Dumfries is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Lancaster and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Dumfries is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Dumfries. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and First ScotRail Service run train services between Lancaster and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Lancaster and Dumfries. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Lancaster to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Dumfries

Transport options from Lancaster to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£38($45)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 45m
£20($24)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand162km (101 miles)

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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