The average train between Dumfries and Dover takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dover. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dover station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Dumfries to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dover train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Dumfries to Dover train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Dover is 547.8 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Dover Priory via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 26m.