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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Portmeirion is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Portmeirion is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Portmeirion?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Portmeirion. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay and Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Portmeirion?

The distance between Dumfries and Portmeirion is 259 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Portmeirion without a car is to train and bus via Carlisle which takes 7h 17m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Dumfries to Portmeirion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Portmeirion train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Portmeirion train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Portmeirion?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Portmeirion is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Dumfries to Portmeirion.

Where can I stay near Portmeirion?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Portmeirion.

Dumfries to Portmeirion - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Portmeirion by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
4. Take the bus from Bangor station to The Australiabus 1
7h 17m
£79–139
Drive 231.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dumfries to Portmeirioncar 231.9 mi
4h 23m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Llandudno Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain
8h 9m
£79–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Minfforddbus T2
10h 24m
£74–122

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Distance: 257.4 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Portmeirion, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Minffordd via Carlisle, Warrington Bank Quay, Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C in around 8h 9m.

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