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Dumfries to Aberdeen trains

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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
£89
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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 Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country4h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 5m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 49m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country5h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail13h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Aberdeen? 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 Dumfries to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a bus from School to Aberdeen via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, and Haymarket in around 5h 39m.

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