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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 50m
    £65–138

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 45m
    £26–47

  3. Drive  215.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Dumfriescar car 215.9 mi
    3h 51m
    £54–77

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 57m
    £84–133

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 4m
    £73–137

Nottingham to Dumfries by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 50m.

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