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Dumfries to Motherwell trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Motherwell takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration
122 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 6m
£28–71

Dumfries to Motherwell train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper7h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 56m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 23m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 12m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 43m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 51m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailLumo1h 57m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Motherwell? 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.

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  • Distance: 121.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Motherwell via Carlisle in around 2h 6m.

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