The distance between Welshpool and Dumfries is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 → Welshpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Crewe then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Carlisle.
There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Welshpool and Dumfries is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Welshpool and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Dumfries is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Dumfries. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury, Crewe and Carlisle. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Welshpool and Dumfries. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Welshpool and Dumfries. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Carlisle and Annan Stance 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Dumfries. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Welshpool and Dumfries. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 676km (420 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | £29($34) | once daily | 494km (307 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £61($72) | on demand | 351km (218 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
West Coast Railways
Tanat Valley
Lloyd's Coaches
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.