There are 4 ways to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3h 47m£54–98Drive 103.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alnwick Castle to Dumfriescar 103.7 mi
2h 9m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
6h 6m£44–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4h 48m£37–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Alnmouth and arriving at Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Alnwick Castle and Dumfries is 133 miles. The road distance is 104.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries, including transfers.
Alnwick Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.
Alnwick Castle to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Alnwick Castle, England and Dumfries, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries via Alnmouth, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alnwick Castle to School via Retail Park and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Alnmouth to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Alnwick Castle to Dumfries bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alnwick Castle to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick Castle to Dumfries is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Alnwick Castle to Dumfries.
There are 388+ hotels available in Dumfries.