How to travel from Manchester to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Dumfries is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Manchester 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.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Carlisle

Take the bus to Carlisle and then to Annan Stance 2.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Dumfries by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Manchester and Dumfries is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Manchester and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Dumfries is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Dumfries. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester 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 2h 30m.

TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Manchester and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Dumfries. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland, National Express and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire run regular bus services between Manchester and Dumfries. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Manchester and Dumfries. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).

How do I get from Manchester to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Dumfries

Transport options from Manchester to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£28($33)
hourly246km (153 miles)
Bus via Carlisle + 1 similar
4h 50m
£23($27)
once daily268km (166 miles)
Bus5hrs
£25($30)
once daily354km (220 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 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