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.
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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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take the bus to Carlisle and then to Annan Stance 2.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £28($33) | hourly | 246km (153 miles) |
Bus via Carlisle + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £23($27) | once daily | 268km (166 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £25($30) | once daily | 354km (220 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £43($51) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
Stagecoach West Scotland
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.