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How to get fromSouth Shields to Dumfriesby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Dumfries by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 36m
    £36–75

  2. Drive 98.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Shields to Dumfriescar car 98.4 mi
    1h 59m
    £24–35

  3. Train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    4h 1m

South Shields to Dumfries by subway and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Dumfries via Central Station, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 36m.

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