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

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

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 47m
    £71–141

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 25m
    £22–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 4m
    £33–59

  4. Drive 170.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rotherham to Dumfriescar car 170.9 mi
    3h 28m
    £42–61

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 13m
    £72–130

Rotherham to Dumfries by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Dumfries via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Carlisle in around 5h 47m.

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