Dumfries to Birmingham NEC Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Birmingham NEC takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 49m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain

£78–141

Dumfries to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 3:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 57m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:12 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 9:12 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 7:12 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:12 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:12 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:12 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:12 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.