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How to get fromDumfries to Tywynby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Tywyn by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    8h 14m
    £72–157

  2. Drive  243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Tywyncar car 243.8 mi
    4h 36m
    £61–88

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    4. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Tywyntaxi taxi
    13h 30m
    £183–264

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    9h 24m
    £88–148

  5. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    11h 35m

Dumfries to Tywyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Tywyn via Carlisle, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 8h 14m.

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