The distance between Saint Davids and Dumfries is around 542km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Dumfries by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → Saint Davids if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rhoose then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
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Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens then Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Dumfries by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Saint Davids and Dumfries is around 542km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (231 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Saint Davids and Dumfries by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Saint Davids and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Dumfries. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cathays Park Park Place Stop RB, Cathays Park University RE and Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Dumfries. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 7h 50m.
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 Saint Davids and Dumfries. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Dumfries is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Rhoose, plane + 2 similar | 6h 35m | £265($310) | 3 times a week | 854km (531 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 7h 40m | £190($225) | every 4 hours | 934km (581 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 50m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | £43($51) | once a week | 858km (533 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £95($110) | on demand | 542km (337 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.