The average train between Dumfries and Bristol takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Bristol. 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 every 2 hours between Dumfries and Bristol. 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 Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Bristol station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Dumfries to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Dumfries to Bristol train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Bristol is 407.5 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Bristol Temple Meads via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 25m.