How to travel from Peak District National park to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Dumfries is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 DumfriesPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Peak District National park and Dumfries is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Peak District National park and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Dumfries. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Peak District National park and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Peak District National park and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Dumfries. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Dumfries

Transport options from Peak District National park to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
£38($45)
hourly286km (178 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£51($60)
on demand291km (181 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