How to travel from Sheffield to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Dumfries is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield to Dumfries by train 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 via Manchester Piccadilly

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).

The distance between Sheffield and Dumfries is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sheffield and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Carlisle. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Northern Rail, First ScotRail Service, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Sheffield and Dumfries. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Sheffield and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Sheffield and Dumfries. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Dumfries

Transport options from Sheffield to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Manchester Piccadilly + 1 similar
3h 40m
£40($47)
hourly316km (197 miles)
Train4h 20m
£72($85)
once a week296km (184 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£53($63)
on demand307km (191 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