Dumfries to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Leicester takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain

5h 32m

£54–158

Dumfries to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 6:52 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
3:03 PM → 7:50 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:03 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 48m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 36m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:01 PM → 5:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
3:01 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
5:01 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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