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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dumfries travel guide

Dumfries Tourism | Dumfries Guide

You're Going to Love Dumfries

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.

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Where to Eat in Dumfries

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Globe Inn (56 High St) and The Back Street Restaurant (103 Queensberry St) are great picks.

When to visit Dumfries

Dumfries in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dumfries in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dumfries

Plane

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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dumfries departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dumfries. The train journey from Dumfries to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £133 for a 4h 24m trip. The train station in Dumfries is called Dumfries, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dumfries using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 160 miles.

Plane

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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dumfries departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dumfries. The train journey from Dumfries to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £133 for a 4h 24m trip. The train station in Dumfries is called Dumfries, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dumfries using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Dumfries

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dumfries

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dumfries

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dumfries

Most booked hotels in Dumfries

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Holiday Inn Dumfries By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Townhouse Self Catering
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Caledonian Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
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Cairndale Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£110+
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Glenlossie Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£53+
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Travelodge Dumfries
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Dumfries

Hiring a car in Dumfries costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dumfries costs £38 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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