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

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 20m
    £41–98

  2. Drive 127.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Dumfriescar car 127.3 mi
    2h 25m
    £31–45

  3. Line 152 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    6h 50m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 3m
    £33–92

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ormerod Road to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the train from Keighley to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 15m

Burnley to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 20m.

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