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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Dumfries
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Dumfries is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Dumfries will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Manchester to Dumfries you need to make at least one change.
W33390+
W69923+
G383926:482h57Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:45Dumfries station (DMF)£491One-way2 changes
W85190+L8771213:243h22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:46Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way1 change
G89049+W33799+W6993312:562h49Deansgate (DGT)15:45Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes- W85183+W6993312:243h21Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)15:45Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way1 change
- G89051+W33773+L8771213:562h50Deansgate (DGT)16:46Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes
- W85194+W6994015:242h41Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)18:05Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way1 change
- G89047+W33533+W6993010:562h46Deansgate (DGT)13:42Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes
- G89049+W33799+W6993312:562h49Deansgate (DGT)15:45Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes
- G89051+W33773+L8771213:562h50Deansgate (DGT)16:46Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes
- G89063+W33734+W699278:562h51Deansgate (DGT)11:47Dumfries station (DMF)£751One-way2 changes
Travel Information
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 flight costs an average of £119.
Distance: 198 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £210 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester to Dumfries train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Dumfries trains for tomorrow, Saturday 25 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W85163+W69923 | 6:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h20 | 9:45 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| W33390+W69923+G38392 | 6:48 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h57 | 9:45 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85166+L87673 | 7:25 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h08 | 10:33 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89552+W33542+L87673 | 7:39 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h54 | 10:33 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85167+W69927 | 8:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h23 | 11:47 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89063+W33734+W69927 | 8:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h51 | 11:47 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85169+C14722 | 9:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h28 | 12:52 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89045+W33515+C14722 | 9:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h56 | 12:52 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85176+W69930 | 10:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h18 | 13:42 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89047+W33533+W69930 | 10:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h46 | 13:42 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85181+L87700 | 11:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h21 | 14:45 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| W85183+W69933 | 12:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h21 | 15:45 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89049+W33799+W69933 | 12:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h49 | 15:45 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85190+L87712 | 13:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h22 | 16:46 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
| G89051+W33773+L87712 | 13:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h50 | 16:46 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| G89067+W33793+W69940 | 14:56 Deansgate (DGT) | 3h09 | 18:05 Dumfries station (DMF) | 2 changes | |
| W85194+W69940 | 15:24 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h41 | 18:05 Dumfries station (DMF) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Dumfries
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Dumfries run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 4:27 |
Last train 20:39 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail from Manchester to Dumfries trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Dumfries from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Dumfries train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Dumfries by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dumfries, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Dumfries
Most Manchester to Dumfries trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Dumfries station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Dumfries train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Dumfries leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Dumfries station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Dumfries from Dumfries city centre
Dumfries train station facilities and services
Dumfries has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dumfries.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dumfries.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dumfries. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dumfries: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dumfries: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dumfries: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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