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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Scarborough 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 Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 50m
    £77–163

  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 West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 41m
    £21–41

  3. Drive 167 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Scarboroughcar car 167 mi
    3h 29m
    £41–59

  4. Train, bus via York

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to West Square Stop Vbus bus 843
    6h 16m
    £63–100

  5. Train

    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 Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 18m
    £84–152

Dumfries to Scarborough by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 4h 50m.

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