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.
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.



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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Dumfries station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Cambridge to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Cambridge to Dumfries train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Dumfries is 402.7 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Dumfries via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 6h 45m.