Cambridge to Dumfries Trains

Cambridge to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Dumfries takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

7h 25m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain

6h 48m

£118–180

Cambridge to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cambridge and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:00 PM → 9:47 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 11:46 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:00 PM → 1:47 PM
Arrives next day
17h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:48 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 10:02 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 6:44 AM
Arrives next day
13h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:45 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 34m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Cambridge to Dumfries train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:00 PM → 9:47 PM

5:00 PM → 11:46 PM

8:00 PM → 1:47 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:47 PM

1:00 PM → 7:48 PM

3:00 PM → 10:02 PM

5:00 PM → 6:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM

6:57 AM → 12:52 PM

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM

9:00 AM → 3:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM

6:57 AM → 12:52 PM

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM

9:00 AM → 3:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM

6:57 AM → 12:52 PM

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM

9:00 AM → 3:45 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM

6:57 AM → 12:52 PM

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM

9:00 AM → 3:45 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:49 AM

6:57 AM → 12:52 PM

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM

Frequently asked questions

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8:00 PM → 1:47 PM
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5:00 PM → 6:44 AM
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