The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 128km (79 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 1h 60m.
Northern Rail, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 1h 60m.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Dumfries. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 60m | £35($41) | hourly | 150km (93 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.