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Compare train and flight for London to Dumfries
Omio 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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€99 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dumfries is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Dumfries
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dumfries:
A flight is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dumfries costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dumfries as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Dumfries by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Dumfries by flight.
- 41 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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