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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Dumfriesby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 46m
    £35–70

  2. Drive 88.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfriescar car 88.3 mi
    1h 43m
    £22–31

  3. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3h 11m

Newcastle upon Tyne to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 46m.

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