The average train between Dumfries and Blantyre takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Blantyre. 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 Blantyre. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Blantyre at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Blantyre. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Blantyre station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Dumfries to Blantyre train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Blantyre train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Dumfries to Blantyre train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Blantyre is 86.4 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Blantyre via Carlisle and Motherwell in around 2h 41m.