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How to get fromDumfries to Doncasterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train
    4h 18m
    £57–136

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    6h 23m
    £33–49

  3. Drive  173.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Doncastercar car 173.7 mi
    3h
    £43–62

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    5h 8m
    £57–111

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    5h 29m
    £65–110

Dumfries to Doncaster by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Doncaster via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 18m.

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