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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 12m
    £64–150

  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 26m
    £31–56

  3. Drive  192.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Scunthorpecar car 192.4 mi
    3h 22m
    £48–69

  4. 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 Doncastertrain train
    6h 5m
    £63–125

  5. Train, Steam train, bus

    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 Hull Interchangebus bus X46 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Brant Roadbus bus 350
    11h

Dumfries to Scunthorpe by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 12m.

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