The distance between York and Dumfries is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from York to Dumfries by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dumfries → York if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newcastle then Carlisle and then to Dumfries.
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There are several options for getting from York to Dumfries by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between York and Dumfries is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from York and Dumfries by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Dumfries is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Dumfries, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Dumfries. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Dumfries. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
LNER, West Coast Railways, First ScotRail Service, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Grand Central and Northern Rail run train services between York and Dumfries. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Dumfries. We recommend that you drive to Dumfries. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Dumfries. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Dumfries. instead which will take 3h 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 York and Dumfries. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Dumfries is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Newcastle + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £46($55) | hourly | 278km (173 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | £30($36) | twice daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £41($49) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
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West Coast Railways
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Dumfries offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.