The average train between Dumfries and Berwick-upon-Tweed takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed. 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 hourly between Dumfries and Berwick-upon-Tweed. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Berwick-upon-Tweed at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
Book your Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Berwick-upon-Tweed is 127.9 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Berwick-upon-Tweed via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 34m.