The average train between Dumfries and Fife takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Fife. 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 Fife. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Fife. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Fife station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Dumfries to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Fife train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Dumfries to Fife train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Fife is 145.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cupar via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 50m.