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How to get fromYork to Dumfries and Gallowayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from York to Dumfries and Galloway 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 / ...
    4h 39m
    £62–93

  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 City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    7h 20m
    £20–42

  3. Bus, train

    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
    7h 16m
    £30–53

  4. Drive 161 mi

    1. Drive from York to Dumfries and Gallowaycar car 161 mi
    3h 1m
    £40–57

  5. 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
    4h 50m
    £61–132

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from York to Dumfries and Galloway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from York to Road End via Carlisle, Dumfries, and Dumfries station in around 4h 39m.

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