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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Poole is to train and bus which costs £80 - £210 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Poole is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Poole via Carlisle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Poole?

The distance between Dumfries and Poole is 448 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £150 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Dumfries to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Poole train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Poole is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Dumfries to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Dumfries to Poole - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Dumfries to Poole 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 Pooletrain
7h 4m
£156–323
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
13h 47m
£81–203
Drive 369.5 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Poolecar 369.5 mi
6h 40m
£90–129
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 Pooletrain
5h 51m
£95–269
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 55m
£184–294
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 30m
£133–315
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 Pooletrain
7h 8m
£122–285
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 47m
£146–306
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 Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 16m
£118–267
Line 381 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
1. Take the bus from School to Crown Innbus
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h 33m

Dumfries to Poole by train and subway

106Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.4 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Poole via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 4m.

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