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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Dorset is to bus which costs £85 - £150 and takes 15h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Dorset is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Dorchester South via Carlisle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Dorset?

The distance between Dumfries and Dorset is 476 miles. The road distance is 369.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Dumfries to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dorset bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Dorset?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Dorset is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £150 and takes 15h 24m.

Where does the Dumfries to Dorset bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Dorset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Dorset is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Dumfries to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Dorset.

Dumfries to Dorset - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Dumfries to Dorset 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 London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 50m
£125–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Court to Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G3
3. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
15h 24m
£86–147
Drive 367.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Dorsetcar 367.2 mi
6h 38m
£92–133
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
7h 34m
£92–270
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Dorchester Southtrain
11h 50m
£163–260
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain
3. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain
15h 58m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Dorchester Southtrain
8h 27m
£124–279
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
9h 52m
£99–227
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
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain
10h 44m
£102–223

Dumfries to Dorset by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 472.8 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Dorchester South, and South Station in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, and South Station in around 15h 24m.

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