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Dumfries to Halifax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Halifax takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Halifax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
3h 50m
£42–98

Dumfries to Halifax train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited7h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Halifax? 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 Halifax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Halifax via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 50m.

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