Dumfries to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Arbroath takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Dumfries to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Arbroath. 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 Arbroath at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:03 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 8:13 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:01 PM → 10:07 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 7:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:04 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:00 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:04 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:00 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:04 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:00 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:04 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:00 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:54 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:05 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:01 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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