The average train between Dumfries and Dingwall takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Dingwall. 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 every 4 hours between Dumfries and Dingwall. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Dingwall at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dumfries to Dingwall? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dingwall station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Dumfries to Dingwall train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lockerbie station.
Dumfries to Dingwall train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Dumfries to Dingwall train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dumfries and Dingwall is 285.3 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a bus from School to Hill Street via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 8h.