The average train between Dumfries and New Lanark takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to New Lanark. 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 hourly between Dumfries and New Lanark. 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 New Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dumfries to New Lanark? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at New Lanark station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dumfries to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Dumfries to New Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail, Lumo and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and New Lanark is 66.9 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Lanark via Carlisle and Motherwell in around 2h 53m.