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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Edinburgh takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 32m
£36–76

Dumfries to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 32m.

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