Dumfries to Chester Trains

Dumfries to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Chester takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

3h 30m

£53–97

Dumfries to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:59 PM → 12:57 PM
Arrives next day
15h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:01 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 5:57 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 9:57 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 59m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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