The average train between Dumfries and Aviemore takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Aviemore. 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 5 times a day between Dumfries and Aviemore. 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 Aviemore at 4:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Aviemore station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Dumfries to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lockerbie station.
Dumfries to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Book your Dumfries to Aviemore train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Aviemore is 236.6 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a bus from School to Aviemore via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, and Haymarket in around 6h 23m.