How to travel from Manchester to Dumfries

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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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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$47

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$45

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3h 3m

Average total duration

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2h 33m

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2h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is a train with an average price of $47 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dumfries:

A train is $164 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dumfries costing on average $210 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Dumfries including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Dumfries among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Dumfries

How to get from Manchester to Dumfries by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW33390+Transport for WalesG38392+ScotrailW69923
    6:48 AM2h57
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    9:45 AMDumfries station (DMF)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33390+Transport for WalesG38392+ScotrailW69923
    6:48 AM2h57
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    9:45 AMDumfries station (DMF)
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressW85194+ScotrailW69940
    3:24 PM2h41
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    6:05 PMDumfries station (DMF)
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Northern RailG89047+Avanti West CoastW33533+ScotrailW69930
    10:56 AM2h46
    Deansgate (DGT)
    1:42 PMDumfries station (DMF)
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG89049+Avanti West CoastW33799+ScotrailW69933
    12:56 PM2h49
    Deansgate (DGT)
    3:45 PMDumfries station (DMF)
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG89051+Avanti West CoastW33773+ScotrailL87712
    1:56 PM2h50
    Deansgate (DGT)
    4:46 PMDumfries station (DMF)
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1371 · BA1496
    6:10 PM4h05
    Manchester Airport
    10:15 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1371 · BA1498
    6:10 PM5h00
    Manchester Airport
    11:10 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $1961One-way
    1 transfer
  • Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8905 · BA8948
    4:10 PM3h30
    Manchester Airport
    7:40 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Dumfries

Travel to Dumfries easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Dumfries.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Dumfries including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is a train with an average price of $47 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dumfries:

A train is $164 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dumfries costing on average $210 (€210).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Dumfries is by train with an average journey time of 2h 33m.

Other travel options to Dumfries take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 57m.

The distance from Manchester to Dumfries is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dumfries is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Dumfries:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Dumfries station (DMF).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Heysham and arrive in Douglas.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Dumfries, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Dumfries by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Dumfries often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, London, Edinburgh, Carlisle, Paisley. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dumfries and these popular destinations at a great price.

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