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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Wales is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Wales. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Wales?

The distance between Dumfries and Wales is 313 miles. The road distance is 310.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Dumfries to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Wales train from?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Wales is 310 miles. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Dumfries to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Wales.

Dumfries to Wales - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Wales 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m
£81–171
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, 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 Newport (S Wales)train
5h 47m
£72–174
Drive 308.7 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cardiffcar 308.7 mi
6h
£78–113
Train via Worcester
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
4. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 55m
£128–206
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 Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 39m
£74–174
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
6h 53m
£92–219

Dumfries to Wales by train

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Wales?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 29m.

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