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How to get fromShrewsbury to Dumfriesby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Dumfries by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 47m
    £48–113

  2. Drive  202.3 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Dumfriescar car 202.3 mi
    3h 46m
    £51–73

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 42m
    £74–167

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 19m
    £61–104

Shrewsbury to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 47m.

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