How to travel from Lichfield to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Dumfries is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lichfield to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Walsall Bus Station and then to Culwell St then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Lockerbie then take the bus to Dumfries Academy Street.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance360km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Lichfield and Dumfries is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lichfield and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Dumfries is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level and Carlisle. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Lichfield and Dumfries. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Lichfield and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Dumfries. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Lichfield and Dumfries. The distance is around 360km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Dumfries

Transport options from Lichfield to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£84($100)
5 times a week347km (216 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£95($110)
every 3 hours603km (374 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 60m
£100($120)
every 4 hours592km (368 miles)
Bus and Train
6hrs
£72($85)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($74)
on demand360km (223 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