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 Globe Inn (56 High St) and The Back Street Restaurant (103 Queensberry St) 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.
Avanti West Coast 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.
You can travel by bus to Dumfries using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 320 miles and will cost you around £44. From London, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 415 miles.
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Dumfries costs £31 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dumfries, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.