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Dumfries to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
6h 51m
£82–167

Dumfries to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCaledonian Sleeper11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 20m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail6h 22m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Inverness? 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 Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 51m.

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