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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Grimsby 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
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    6h 4m
    £71–159

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Hull Interchangebus bus 131 / ...
    9h 38m
    £40–66

  3. Drive  208.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Grimsbycar car 208.5 mi
    3h 56m
    £52–75

  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
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    6h 55m
    £71–134

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Hull Interchangebus bus X46 / ...
    11h 52m

Dumfries to Grimsby by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Grimsby Town via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Doncaster in around 6h 4m.

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