The distance between Swansea and Dumfries is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Swansea 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 → Swansea if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
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Take the train to Crewe then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take the bus to Cardiff University Park Place then Abington and then to Dumfries Academy Street.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £265 ($315).
The distance between Swansea and Dumfries is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Swansea and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Dumfries is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £265 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Dumfries. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Carlisle. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Swansea and Dumfries. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Dumfries. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff University Park Place and Abington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Megabus UK and Stagecoach West Scotland run regular bus services between Swansea and Dumfries. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea 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 5h 15m.
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 Swansea and Dumfries. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £170 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bridgend, plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | £265($315) | every 4 hours | 725km (450 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 5h 5m | £165($195) | every 4 hours | 805km (500 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 802km (498 miles) |
Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 5h 30m | £175($210) | once daily | 721km (448 miles) |
Train to Bristol Parkway, plane | 6h 20m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 838km (521 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 6h 25m | £340($400) | every 3 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | £170($200) | every 4 hours | 574km (357 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £46($55) | once a week | 705km (438 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | £90($105) | on demand | 515km (320 miles) |
Transport for Wales
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
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Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.