Dumfries to Exeter Trains

Dumfries to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Exeter takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 41m
Duration: 390 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain

7h 56m

£148–241

Dumfries to Exeter train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dumfries and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 9:49 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 9:07 AM
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14h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:45 PM

3:01 PM → 9:49 PM

7:02 PM → 9:07 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Dumfries to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Exeter train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:45 PM

3:01 PM → 9:49 PM

7:02 PM → 9:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:03 AM → 12:43 PM

7:13 AM → 1:44 PM

7:58 AM → 2:44 PM

8:59 AM → 3:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train trips from Dumfries

Train trips to Exeter

Alternative transport options

7:02 PM → 9:07 AM
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