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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Scunthorpe 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 Doncastertrain train
    5h 2m
    £73–173

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Scunthorpetrain train
    7h 23m
    £35–68

  3. Drive 192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Scunthorpecar car 192.4 mi
    3h 22m
    £47–68

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Doncastertrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 22m
    £78–128

  5. Train #2

    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 Doncastertrain train
    6h 3m
    £78–146

Dumfries to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Scunthorpe via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Doncaster in around 5h 2m.

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