How to Travel from

Dumfries to Durham

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Dumfries Durham

Cheapest

By car (159 km)

1 h 54 min

159 km.

from $8

Other

Rideshare

1 h 54 min

159 km.

from $6.05

Train

2 h 46 min

134 km.

from $91.80

Train operators

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Other from Dumfries to Carlisle

Ave. Duration:

37 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$31.64

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Other from Carlisle to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$15.19–$20.25

What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Durham is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Durham is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Durham via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Durham?

The distance between Dumfries and Durham is 172 km. The road distance is 161 km.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $31.52 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Durham?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Dumfries to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Durham train from?

Dumfries to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Where does the Dumfries to Durham train arrive?

Dumfries to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Durham is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Dumfries to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Durham. Prices start at $34.86 per night.

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8.6

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Old Elvet, Durham

Fine

8.7

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9.3

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Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Durham, England. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Durham and is the mother church of the diocese of Durham. It also contains the shrines of the Anglo-Saxon saints Cuthbert and Bede. There are daily Church of England services at the cathedral, and it received 727,367 visitors in 2019. It is a grade I listed building and forms part of the Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site.

Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum is the first regional open-air museum, in England, located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley, in County Durham, England. Beamish pioneered the concept of a living museum. By displaying duplicates or replaceable items, it was also an early example of the now commonplace practice of museums allowing visitors to touch objects.

Durham University Botanic Garden

Durham University Botanic Garden is the botanical garden of Durham University, located in Durham, England. The site is set in 25 acres (10 ha) of mature woodlands in the southern outskirts of the city. The garden was founded in 1925 and has been located on its present site since 1970; the visitor centre was opened in 1988 by the then Chancellor of Durham University, Dame Margot Fonteyn. The garden attracts over 80,000 visitors annually and has been featured in The Guardian's Country Diary and on Channel 4's Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad. It is the only remaining botanic garden in the northeast of England and has been included in Durham County Councils Local List of Historic Parks, Gardens and Historic Landscapes.

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