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Trains to Dumfries

19/04/2024
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Find Your Way to Dumfries Effortlessly with Virail's Travel Solutions

This page is filled with various pieces of information you'll need if you're planning your Dumfries journey. Here, you will find assorted details about the transport companies facilitating your journey, the green attributes of your target city, and guidance on the monthly budgeting for your trip.

Journey to Dumfries by selecting the train solutions from ScotRail, where convenience is merely a reservation away.

Find out about Dumfries's green energy, with a 47% of renewable energy use. Have a great time in a city that thinks about its energy use.

Exploring local cuisine is an important part of traveling! But how do we handle the expenses? The average meal price is £11.87.

During your travels, you may always need internet access! Understanding the £31.66 price is crucial for digital nomads and travelers, ensuring you're always connected, whether working remotely or streaming your favorite shows after a day of exploration.

If you can't travel without sports, don't worry, we're here for you. The £43.28 price allows you to determine the most budget-friendly ways to stay fit, balancing fitness with experiencing everything your destination has to offer.

In your travel destination, the average monthly income is £2,077.52. This detail provides context for understanding the local cost of living.

Popular train routes to Dumfries

Discover popular train routes to Dumfries and book the cheapest train ticket in no time

Popular routesAverage journey durationLowest priceTickets
Kilmarnock - Dumfries1 hr 4 mins£19.32Book

Train tickets to Dumfries

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Find the best day to travel to Dumfries by train

When travelling to Dumfries by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Carriers on this route

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ScotRail is a train operating company that provides passenger rail services throughout Scotland. It is a subsidiary of Abellio, a Dutch state-owned transportation company. ScotRail provides a connection between Glasgow and Edinburgh, allowing travelers to easily explore the scenic Scottish East Coast and Highlands. Additionally, a range of destinations including Aberdeen, Inverness, and Stirling can be discovered through ScotRail's services.

Eco-Friendly Travel: Making a Greener Choice - Dumfries

From choosing green cities and sustainable transport options, we guide you through the details of reducing your carbon footprint while exploring the globe

  • Air quality
    30
    Good
  • Renewable energy
    47%
    Moderate
  • Green spaces
    0%
    Low
  • Total score
    48
    Moderate
Rank Cities Air quality Energy Green spaces Total score
1 Kilmarnock 30 47 - 48
Cheap train tickets to Dumfries
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets to Dumfries.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip to Dumfries, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from to Dumfries.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.