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How to get fromBradford to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bradford to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 4m
    £51–119

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 13m
    £18–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    5h 55m
    £28–50

  4. Drive 136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Dumfriescar car 136.3 mi
    2h 39m
    £34–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    5h 8m
    £56–105

Bradford to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Bradford, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 4m.

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