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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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$142 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dumfries costing on average $142 (€115).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Dumfries
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 860510:00 PM1h20London Stansted Airport11:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RK 860510:00 PM1h20London Stansted Airport11:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U241410:25 PM1h15London Stansted Airport11:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
W34007+
W699391:30 PM4h35London Euston (EUS)6:05 PMDumfries station (DMF)$1361One-way1 transfer
W33912+
W699309:30 AM4h12London Euston (EUS)1:42 PMDumfries station (DMF)$1681One-way1 transfer
W34016+
W6993411:30 AM4h15London Euston (EUS)3:45 PMDumfries station (DMF)$1681One-way1 transfer
RK 1756:05 AM1h35London Stansted Airport7:40 AMGlasgow International Airport$261One-way0 transfers
RK 5968:00 AM1h20London Stansted Airport9:20 AMEdinburgh Airport$431One-way0 transfers
U23149:30 PM1h15London Stansted Airport10:45 PMEdinburgh Airport$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dumfries:
A flight is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dumfries costing on average $142 (€115).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 53 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 British Airways, easyJet to go to Dumfries by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Dumfries by train.
- 41 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet.
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