The average train between Dumfries and Burnley takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Burnley. 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 Burnley. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Burnley at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Burnley station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Dumfries to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Burnley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Dumfries to Burnley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Burnley is 167.5 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Burnley Manchester Road via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 19m.