The average train between Dumfries and Birmingham takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Birmingham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Dumfries to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Dumfries to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dumfries and Birmingham is 309 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Birmingham New Street via Carlisle in around 4h 34m.