Dumfries to Cardiff Trains

Dumfries to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Cardiff takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 36m
Duration: 311 mi
Distance: £110
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 27m

£82–171

Dumfries to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:03 PM → 8:51 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
5:06 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:01 PM → 12:16 AM
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6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Cardiff? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:03 PM → 8:51 PM

4:01 PM → 9:52 PM

5:06 PM → 10:59 PM

6:01 PM → 12:16 AM
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Dumfries to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Cardiff train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:03 PM → 8:51 PM

4:01 PM → 9:52 PM

5:06 PM → 10:59 PM

6:01 PM → 12:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 11:36 AM

7:13 AM → 12:43 PM

7:58 AM → 1:50 PM

8:59 AM → 2:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Where to next?

Train trips from Dumfries

Train trips to Cardiff

Alternative transport options

6:01 PM → 12:16 AM
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