The average train between Dumfries and Canterbury takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Canterbury station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Dumfries to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Dumfries to Canterbury train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Canterbury is 524.6 km. The road distance is 645 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Canterbury West via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 14m.