The average train between Chorley and Dumfries takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley 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 hourly between Chorley and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Chorley to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Chorley to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Dumfries is 170.5 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 1m.