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Compare train and flight for Birmingham to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 Birmingham to Dumfries:
A train is $51 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dumfries costing on average $113 (€95).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
The journey is about 30m faster (3h 29m by train vs 3h 59m by car) and roughly $20 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€52) vs $82 (€69)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Dumfries
How to get from Birmingham to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dumfries is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:20 AM1h05Birmingham8:25 AMDumfries$471One-way0 transfers
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- 7:20 AM1h05Birmingham8:25 AMDumfries$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:20 AM1h05Birmingham8:25 AMDumfries$471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:15 AM1h05Birmingham8:20 AMDumfries$551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dumfries:
A train is $51 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dumfries costing on average $113 (€95).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dumfries as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Dumfries by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Dumfries by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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