Dumfries to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Arbroath takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...

4h 36m

£67–116

Dumfries to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:50 PM → 11:29 PM
3h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:36 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:47 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
10:40 AM → 2:24 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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