The average train between Arbroath and Dumfries takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Arbroath and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Arbroath to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lockerbie station.
Book your Arbroath to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Dumfries is 178 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 22m.