Dumfries to Chester Trains

Dumfries to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Chester takes 3h 12m 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 12m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 29m

£58–97

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 7:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 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, October 13, 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, October 14, 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Chester? 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 Chester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Dumfries to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Chester train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:09 AM

6:03 AM → 9:02 AM

7:13 AM → 10:48 AM

7:58 AM → 11:01 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train trips from Dumfries

Train trips to Chester

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