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How to get fromWashington to Dumfriesby plane, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Dumfries by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DCA - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    13h 1m
    £278–972

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane IAD - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    15h 8m
    £185–672

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    12h 45m
    £393–1,381

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    13h 46m
    £210–697

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BWI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    15h 23m
    £239–1,203

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,508.2 mi
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Dumfries. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Waterloo Lane, walk to Glasgow Central, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries.

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