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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Montrose takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Montrose. 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 34m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dumfries to Montrose train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Montrose. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Montrose at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail10h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 54m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail12h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Montrose? 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 Montrose.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a bus from School to Montrose via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, and Haymarket in around 5h 5m.

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