The average train between Dumfries and Bradford takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Bradford. 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 Bradford. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bradford at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Bradford station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Dumfries to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Bradford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Dumfries to Bradford train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Bradford is 186 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Bradford Interchange via Carlisle and Preston in around 4h 3m.