The average train between Dumfries and Arrochar takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Arrochar. 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Arrochar. 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 Arrochar at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Arrochar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Dumfries to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Arrochar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Arrochar is 144.1 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 4h 18m.