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.
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.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | £84($100) | 5 times a week | 347km (216 miles) |
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 603km (374 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6hrs | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £63($74) | on demand | 360km (223 miles) |
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Stagecoach West Scotland
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.