How to Travel from
Retford to Dumfries
by Route or Car
Schedule
Retford, Great Britain → Dumfries, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Retford to Dumfries
Composite routes from Retford to Dumfries
Cheapest
3 h 18 min
Car
306 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 30 min
260 km.
from $197.41
6 h 53 min
258 km.
from $77.97
8 h 49 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $5.43
6 h 57 min
260 km.
from $130.20
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Sydney Place to Academy
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.18–$5.95
Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from The Square to Doncaster
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.96
First South Yorkshire
Phone:
+44 345 646 0707
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lockerbie
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60
Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18
LNER
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$31.64
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Lockerbie
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71
Train from Doncaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$54.43
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbie
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$101.26
Northern Rail
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Train from Retford Low Level to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Dumfries?
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Dumfries is to train which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 6h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Dumfries?
The fastest way to get from Retford to Dumfries is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
Is there a direct train between Retford and Dumfries?
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Dumfries via Doncaster, Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
How far is it from Retford to Dumfries?
The distance between Retford and Dumfries is 358 km. The road distance is 308.9 km.
How do I travel from Retford to Dumfries without a car?
The best way to get from Retford to Dumfries without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 30m and costs $97.83 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Retford to Dumfries?
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Retford to Dumfries, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Retford to Dumfries train from?
Retford to Dumfries train services, operated by LNER, depart from Doncaster station.
Where does the Retford to Dumfries train arrive?
Retford to Dumfries train services, operated by LNER, arrive at Newcastle station.
Can I drive from Retford to Dumfries?
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Dumfries is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Retford to Dumfries.
How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Dumfries?
Book your Retford to Dumfries train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Dumfries?
There are 372+ hotels available in Dumfries. Prices start at $36.76 per night.
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