Bolton to Dumfries Trains

Bolton to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Dumfries takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Bolton to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bolton and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:43 AM → 1:47 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 3:47 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 5:47 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 7:48 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:49 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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