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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 20m
    £72–115

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 4m
    £27–46

  3. Bus, train via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h
    £32–54

  4. Drive  185.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chesterfield to Dumfriescar car 185.3 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–66

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 6m
    £63–123

Chesterfield to Dumfries by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chesterfield to Dumfries via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 5h 20m.

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