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

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    3h 22m
    £63–137

  2. Train, bus via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    6h 42m
    £20–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    5h 51m
    £30–51

  4. Drive 148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Yorkcar car 148.4 mi
    2h 39m
    £37–53

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 2m
    £60–97

Dumfries to York by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to York via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 22m.

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