What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Bristol is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 11h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Bristol is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Bristol?

The distance between Dumfries and Bristol is 328 miles. The road distance is 310.3 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Bristol?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Dumfries to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Bristol bus from?

Dumfries to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Bristol train from?

Dumfries to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Bristol?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Bristol is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Dumfries to Bristol bus arrive?

Dumfries to Bristol bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Bristol train arrive?

Dumfries to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Bristol is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Dumfries to Bristol.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Bristol?

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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Dumfries to Bristol - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 40m
£113–191
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4h 50m
£63–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
11h 37m
£68–101
Drive 308.5 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Bristolcar 308.5 mi
5h 5m
£78–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
8h 52m
£96–160
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
5h 47m
£66–154
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
5h 48m
£64–152
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
6h 28m
£95–203

Dumfries to Bristol by train

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Distance: 326.2 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Bristol Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 11h 37m.

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