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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Swansea is to drive which costs £75 - £120 and takes 6h 2m.

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 - £120.

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 44m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Swansea?

The distance between Dumfries and Swansea is 359 miles. The road distance is 313.9 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 44m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m 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?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Swansea.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Dumfries to Swansea by train, 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 44m
£97–196
Drive 312.1 mi
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1. Drive from Dumfries to Swanseacar 312.1 mi
6h 2m
£78–112
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 11m
£96–225
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
£113–190
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
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
8h 3m
£97–219
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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
8h 5m
£96–223
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
8h 44m
£167–359

Dumfries to Swansea by train

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Distance: 356.6 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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You can take a train from Dumfries to Swansea via Carlisle and Crewe in around 7h 44m.

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