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Dumfries to Methil trains

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The average train between Dumfries and Methil takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Methil. 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 23m
Duration
165 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dumfries to Methil train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Methil. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Methil at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 7m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Methil? 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 Methil.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Leven via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 58m.

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