Dumfries to Aberdeen Trains

Dumfries to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Aberdeen takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Aberdeen. 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 3m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 37m

£62–120

Dumfries to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:03 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:04 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:01 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 8:35 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 11:07 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives next day
13h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:03 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:03 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:03 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:58 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes

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