The average train between Bradford and Dumfries takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 2 hours between Bradford and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Dumfries station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Bradford to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.
Bradford to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Bradford to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Dumfries is 186 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 4h 4m.