How to travel from Oxford to Dumfries, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Dumfries is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Oxford 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 → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Birmingham International, plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Leeds York Street then take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
- Duration9hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£75($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Dumfries
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Oxford and Dumfries is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Oxford and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Dumfries is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Oxford and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Oxford and Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 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 Oxford and Dumfries. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Dumfries
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Birmingham International, plane + 6 similar | 4h 10m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 653km (406 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 20m | £250($295) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 25m | £230($275) | every 4 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £275($330) | every 3 hours | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 45m | £330($390) | once daily | 692km (430 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 50m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 55m | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 30m | £105($125) | hourly | 500km (311 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9hrs | £75($89) | 6 times a week | 558km (347 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | £84($100) | on demand | 484km (301 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Dumfries
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Dumfries
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Dumfries
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Dumfries
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Dumfries