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How to get fromHalifax to Dumfriesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 53m
    £49–113

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 13m
    £19–41

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 24m
    £29–52

  4. Drive 140 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Dumfriescar car 140 mi
    2h 50m
    £35–50

Halifax to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 53m.

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