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Compare train and flight for Manchester to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dumfries:
A train is $203 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dumfries costing on average $261 (€210).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
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How to get from Manchester to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:35 PM5h05Manchester8:40 PMDumfries$3311One-way0 transfers
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3:35 PM5h05Manchester8:40 PMDumfries$3311One-way0 transfers
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3:35 PM5h05Manchester8:40 PMDumfries$3311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dumfries:
A train is $203 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dumfries costing on average $261 (€210).
Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dumfries as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
- Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Dumfries by train.
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