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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newtown (Powys)train train
    6h 7m
    £66–156

  2. Drive 226.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Newtowncar car 226.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £55–79

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    11h 26m
    £56–151

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Newtown (Powys)train train
    7h 19m
    £95–215

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus bus x76
    10h 43m

Dumfries to Newtown by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Newtown, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Newtown (Powys) via Carlisle, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 7m.

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