- Must visit
Robert Burns House
Robert Burns' final home, preserved with period rooms and personal associations. Essential for understanding the poet's last years in Dumfries.
Flights from London to Dumfries depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 41 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 285 miles (459 km) distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 285 miles (459 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 41 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€152
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Dumfries is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dumfries will cost around €152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 58 flights that leave London for Dumfries onTue, Aug 04, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct flights cover the 459 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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RK 330
RK 1273
U2412
U2404
U2412
BA8714
U2314
U2404
BA1466Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price | €128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Dumfries:
A flight is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dumfries costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Dumfries flights for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1436 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1472 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:55 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8720 | 6:55 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:15 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1390+ BA8880 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 3h15 | 10:35 AM Glasgow International Airport | 1 transfer | |
U2861 | 7:30 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1438 | 7:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1476 | 7:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 596 | 8:00 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2308 | 8:05 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2808 | 8:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1478 | 8:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 9:50 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8702 | 8:35 AM London City Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2302 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2402 | 8:50 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1440 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 10:20 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2869 | 9:05 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 10:35 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2609 | 9:55 AM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 11:15 AM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1446 | 11:10 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 12:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1480 | 11:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 12:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2410 | 11:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2312 | 11:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2863 | 11:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h35 | 1:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8756+ BA8984 | 12:25 PM London City Airport | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1448 | 12:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1484 | 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 2:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2304 | 1:10 PM London Luton Airport | 1h20 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2813 | 2:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1452 | 2:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 3:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2310 | 3:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1486 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 4:50 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 1273 | 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8706 | 3:50 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1402+ BA8888 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h10 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1456 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8724 | 5:05 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 6:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1458 | 5:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8712 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 6:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8728 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 7:10 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1492 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 7:35 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1460 | 6:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h25 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8710 | 7:00 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2887 | 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2815 | 7:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1h30 | 8:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2613 | 7:25 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 8:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8730 | 7:45 PM London City Airport | 1h20 | 9:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2605 | 7:50 PM London Luton Airport | 1h15 | 9:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8714 | 7:55 PM London City Airport | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1496 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:25 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 330 | 8:20 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h35 | 9:55 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1464 | 8:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1466 | 9:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 10:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA1498 | 9:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h15 | 11:05 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RK 8605 | 10:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2414 | 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 11:40 PM Glasgow International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U2314 | 10:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 1h15 | 11:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Dumfries — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dumfries trip today.
Robert Burns' final home, preserved with period rooms and personal associations. Essential for understanding the poet's last years in Dumfries.
Excellent local museum covering Dumfries and Galloway history, archaeology, wildlife, and art. A strong introduction to the region for first-time visitors.
Creative arts centre with gallery exhibitions, performances, and events. It is a lively cultural stop for contemporary art and community creativity.
Popular riverside park with broad lawns, memorials, and walking paths. A favourite place to relax, stroll, and enjoy views near the town centre.
Pedestrian-friendly historic street lined with shops and civic buildings. It is one of the best places to feel Dumfries' daily life and urban character.
Central shopping and market area with strong historic identity. Useful for orientation, people-watching, and linking several of the town's key sights.
Scotland’s national soup of lamb or mutton, barley and root vegetables. Hearty Border fare often served in Dumfries homes and pubs.
A traditional Scottish sausage of oats, onions and suet, often sliced with breakfast or supper. A long-standing favourite across Dumfries and Galloway.
Minced sheep offal with oats, suet and spices in a casing. Iconic Scottish celebratory dish widely eaten in Dumfries.
Stylish modern bistro known for Scottish produce, steaks and seafood. Relaxed but polished setting in central Dumfries.
Popular Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and a lively casual atmosphere. A long-established local favourite in Dumfries.
Historic hotel dining room serving Scottish classics and afternoon tea in elegant surroundings near the town centre.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Dumfries by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dumfries, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Dumfries flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare London and Dumfries airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
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