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

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There are 5 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 Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    4h 3m
    £54–112

  2. Bus, train via Lockerbie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blossom Street 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 Lockerbietrain train
    7h 7m
    £20–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    6h 25m
    £28–44

  4. Drive  148.9 mi

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

  5. Steam train, train

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman East
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    6h 35m

York to Dumfries by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from York to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 3m.

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