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How to get fromWatford to Dumfriesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Watford to Dumfries by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 41m
    £65–213

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 43m
    £47–82

  3. Drive  323.3 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Dumfriescar car 323.3 mi
    5h 20m
    £81–116

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 14m
    £95–323

  5. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    11h 24m
    £70–123

  6. Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 14m
    £68–192

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus
    6h 19m

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 32m
    £82–319

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Black Boy PHbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus
    6h 19m

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus
    6h 31m

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 14m
    £105–330

Watford to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Dumfries via Milton Keynes Central, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 41m.

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