The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 49m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Inverness station via Glasgow Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Dumfries to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Inverness is 270.6 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 16m.