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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Thornhill is to train and bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Thornhill is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Thornhill?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Thornhill. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Thornhill?

The distance between Dumfries and Thornhill is 319 miles. The road distance is 309.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Thornhill without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Dumfries to Thornhill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Thornhill train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Thornhill train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Thornhill?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Thornhill is 309 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Dumfries to Thornhill.

Where can I stay near Thornhill?

There are 1729+ hotels available in Thornhill.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dumfries to Thornhill 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 3m
£97–208
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
11h 39m
£64–158
Drive 307.3 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Thornhillcar 307.3 mi
6h 1m
£75–108
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 Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 11m
£86–206
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 51m
£150–241
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 51m
£81–196
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 4m
£90–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 41m
£123–250

Dumfries to Thornhill by train and bus

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.7 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Thornhill, Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Launcelot Crescent via Carlisle, Crewe, Cardiff Central, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12 in around 7h 3m.

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