The average train between Blackburn and Dumfries takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 hourly between Blackburn and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Dumfries station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Blackburn to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Blackburn to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Dumfries is 163.9 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 12m.