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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Taunton is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Taunton is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Taunton via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Taunton?

The distance between Dumfries and Taunton is 361 miles. The road distance is 351.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Dumfries to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Taunton train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Taunton is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Dumfries to Taunton.

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

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Where can I stay near Taunton?

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Dumfries to Taunton - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Taunton 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 Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
7h 31m
£133–221
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
5h 45m
£81–194
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Tauntoncar 349.4 mi
5h 43m
£86–124
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
10h 34m
£133–224
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 Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 37m
£82–184
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 Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 43m
£82–193
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
7h 16m
£132–381
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
6h 45m
£136–282

Dumfries to Taunton by train

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Distance: 359.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Taunton via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 31m.

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