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

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 40m
    £96–166

  2. Drive 251.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Dumfriescar car 251.2 mi
    4h 19m
    £62–89

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    8h 50m
    £76–149

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 58m
    £101–174

Holyhead to Dumfries by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 40m.

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