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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Swansea is to train and bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Swansea is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Swansea via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Swansea?

The distance between Dumfries and Swansea is 359 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Dumfries to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Swansea train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Swansea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Swansea is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Dumfries to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Swansea?

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Where can I stay near Swansea?

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Dumfries to Swansea - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Swansea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
7h 45m
£111–241
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
12h 23m
£70–176
Drive 312.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Swanseacar 312.3 mi
6h 2m
£77–110
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 7m
£108–248
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 53m
£138–240
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 46m
£103–233
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain
7h 59m
£111–243

Dumfries to Swansea by train

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Distance: 356.6 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Swansea via Carlisle and Crewe in around 7h 45m.

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