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Cardiff to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumfries takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 54m
Duration
311 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
6h 30m
£84–170

Cardiff to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 30m.

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