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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 41m
    £48–86

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 29m
    £25–71

  3. Drive  138.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Dumfriescar car 138.2 mi
    2h 35m
    £34–50

  4. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 45m
    £33–77

Southport to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Dumfries via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 3h 41m.

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