Cardiff to Dumfries Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dumfries takes 6h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 311 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain

6h 31m

£82–169

Cardiff to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:47 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 10:33 AM
5h 58m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 58m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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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.