Dumfries to Cheltenham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Cheltenham takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Cheltenham. 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 17m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain

6h 46m

£103–166

Dumfries to Cheltenham train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dumfries and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:04 AM → 5:29 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 6:29 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 7:28 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:27 AM
6h 30m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 12:33 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:27 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:28 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Cheltenham? 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.