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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Minehead is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Minehead is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Minehead?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Taunton via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Minehead?

The distance between Dumfries and Minehead is 428 miles. The road distance is 366.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Minehead without a car is to train which takes 10h 16m and costs £140 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Dumfries to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Minehead train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Minehead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Minehead is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Dumfries to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 674+ hotels available in Minehead.

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

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

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
10h 1m
£109–218
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Tauntontrain
8h 4m
£86–196
Drive 363.9 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Mineheadcar 363.9 mi
6h 14m
£90–130
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain
10h 16m
£147–228
Train via Birmingham
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 Tauntontrain
11h 1m
£137–228
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 Tauntontrain
8h 57m
£87–191
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
9h 12m
£106–241
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 Tauntontrain
9h 51m
£119–240

Dumfries to Minehead by train and bus

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10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.7 mi
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to The Parade via Carlisle, Manchester Piccadilly, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Lethbridge Arms in around 10h 16m.

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