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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Dumfriesby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dumfries by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 33m
    £55–100

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 59m
    £30–77

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Dumfriesrideshare rideshare 158.8 mi
    2h 39m

  4. Drive 158.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dumfriescar car 158.8 mi
    2h 39m
    £39–56

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 37m
    £61–107

  6. Train via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport 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
    4h 15m
    £67–119

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dumfries by train and bus

Calendar93Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Dumfries, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Lockerbie hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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