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There are 5 ways to get from Wirral to Dumfries by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Preston

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 10m
    £33–93

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    8h 4m
    £61–101

  3. Drive  163.4 mi

    1. Drive from Wirral to Dumfriescar car 163.4 mi
    2h 54m
    £41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    5h 11m
    £59–107

  5. Bus, Steam train, train

    1. Take the bus from Lloyd Drive to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    9h 4m

Wirral to Dumfries by train, foot, and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wirral to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Upton to Stance 4 via Bidston, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Upton to School via Bidston, Liverpool James Street, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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