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How to get fromDerby to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 11m
    £60–128

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 38m
    £24–49

  3. Drive  210.1 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Dumfriescar car 210.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 20m
    £78–174

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 24m
    £81–139

  6. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 2m
    £56–88

Derby to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 11m.

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