How to travel from Windsor to Dumfries, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Dumfries is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Windsor 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.

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Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Lockerbie.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Carlisle.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Dumfries.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance541km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Dumfries

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Dumfries by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).

The distance between Windsor and Dumfries is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Windsor and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Dumfries is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £215 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Dumfries. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall, Euston station and Carlisle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Windsor and Dumfries. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Windsor and Dumfries. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slough Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, 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 Windsor and Dumfries. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Dumfries. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Windsor and Dumfries. The distance is around 541km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

How do I get from Windsor to Dumfries

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Dumfries

Transport options from Windsor to Dumfries
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train + 5 similar
3h 35m
£215($250)
every 4 hours704km (438 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
£240($285)
every 3 hours721km (448 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train3h 55m
£295($350)
once daily590km (367 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane4h 20m
£220($260)
every 4 hours746km (464 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£230($270)
every 3 hours767km (477 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
£140($165)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Train
4h 55m
£150($175)
hourly577km (358 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
£28($33)
once daily574km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£95($110)
on demand541km (336 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