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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Hamilton takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Hamilton. 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 22m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dumfries to Hamilton train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailLumo2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 54m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper7h 47m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Hamilton? 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 Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 2h 6m.

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