The average train between Dumfries and Dalston takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Dalston. 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 Dalston. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Dalston at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dalston. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dalston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Dumfries to Dalston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dalston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Dumfries to Dalston train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Dalston is 47.3 km. The road distance is 60 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Dumfries to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 38 min.