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How to get fromSheffield to Dumfries and Gallowayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Dumfries and Galloway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    5h 50m
    £73–133

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 15m
    £24–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 55m
    £31–56

  4. Drive 185.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 185.4 mi
    3h 52m
    £46–66

  5. Train via Manchester

    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 59m
    £69–134

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sheffield to Dumfries and Galloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Road End via Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 5h 50m.

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