How to travel from Liverpool to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Dumfries is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Liverpool to Dumfries by train 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 via Carlisle

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £62 ($73) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Liverpool and Dumfries is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Liverpool and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Dumfries is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £62 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, West Coast Railways and First ScotRail Service run train services between Liverpool and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Liverpool and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Dumfries. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Liverpool to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Dumfries

Transport options from Liverpool to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Carlisle + 1 similar
2h 25m
£64($76)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Train2h 35m
£62($73)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£44($52)
on demand252km (156 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Dumfries

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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