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

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

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  1. Train via Preston

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 53m
    £41–99

  2. Drive  163.4 mi

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

  3. 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 12m
    £59–107

  4. 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 and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Upton to Dumfries via Bidston, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Carlisle in around 4h 53m.

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