There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries to Sleaford by train or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain
6h 18m£98–163Drive 227.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dumfries to Sleafordcar 227.5 mi
3h 54m£56–81Train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Granthamtrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
6h 19m£97–148Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sleafordtrain
7h 17m£114–190
Dumfries to Sleaford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Sleaford is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Sleaford is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Sleaford via Carlisle, Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Dumfries and Sleaford is 274 miles. The road distance is 228.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dumfries to Sleaford without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 6h 18m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Dumfries to Sleaford, including transfers.
Dumfries to Sleaford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Sleaford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Sleaford is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Dumfries to Sleaford.
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What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Dumfries to Sleaford via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- ScotRail
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