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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 31m
    £31–80

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 20m
    £22–59

  3. Drive 120.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dumfriescar car 120.6 mi
    2h 5m
    £30–43

  4. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    2h 34m

Preston to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 31m.

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