The average train between Dumfries and Nairn takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Nairn. 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 5 times a day between Dumfries and Nairn. 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 Nairn at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Nairn station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Dumfries to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Nairn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Dumfries to Nairn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Nairn is 280.1 km. The road distance is 534 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Nairn via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 8h 14m.