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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Lincoln 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 Newark North Gatetrain train
    6h 21m
    £88–142

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    9h 58m
    £29–56

  3. Drive  213.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Lincolncar car 213.6 mi
    3h 43m
    £54–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lincoln Centraltrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Lincoln Central
    7h 22m
    £93–145

  5. Train via Leeds

    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 Lincoln Centraltrain train
    7h 39m
    £76–146

Dumfries to Lincoln by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Lincoln Central via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Newark North Gate in around 6h 21m.

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