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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    3h 48m
    £63–94

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 25m
    £29–51

  3. Drive 148.9 mi

    1. Drive from York to Dumfriescar car 148.9 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

  4. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 59m
    £63–133

York to Dumfries by train

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from York to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 3h 48m.

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