Dumfries to Cambridge Trains

Dumfries to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Cambridge takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 6m
Duration: 330 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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6h 45m

£118–181

Dumfries to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:09 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:02 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:07 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
3:01 PM → 9:07 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
5:01 PM → 8:09 AM
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15h 8m • 3 changes
7:02 PM → 9:09 AM
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14h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 4m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 3:02 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Cambridge? 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.

Dumfries to Cambridge trains

Trip Overview

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

Dumfries to Cambridge train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

11:04 AM → 5:09 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:02 AM

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:15 AM → 1:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:07 PM

3:01 PM → 9:07 PM

5:01 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day

7:02 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cambridge, England?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Dumfries to Cambridge trains

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

Dumfries to Cambridge train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

11:04 AM → 5:09 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:02 AM

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:15 AM → 1:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:07 PM

3:01 PM → 9:07 PM

5:01 PM → 8:09 AMArrives next day

7:02 PM → 9:09 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:02 PM

7:58 AM → 2:02 PM

8:59 AM → 3:02 PM

10:00 AM → 4:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cambridge, England?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Where to next?

Train trips from Dumfries

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5:01 PM → 8:09 AM
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7:02 PM → 9:09 AM
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