With a population of 33,280, Dumfries is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dumfries to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Willows Restaurant (Mill Road) and Hugo's Eatery and Bar (23 Bank Street) are great picks.
Although Dumfries doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 61 miles from Dumfries. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dumfries departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Northern Rail is the most popular train carrier serving Dumfries, followed by AccesRail. The train station in Dumfries is called Dumfries, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Dumfries is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 123 miles from Dumfries. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dumfries, including National Express, FlixBus and ALSA. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 195 miles and will cost you around £42. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 200 miles.
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Dumfries costs £49 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dumfries (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.