The average train between Darlington and Dumfries takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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 2 hours between Darlington and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Dumfries station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Darlington to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.
Darlington to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Darlington to Dumfries train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Darlington and Dumfries is 145.4 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Darlington to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 39m.