The average train between Dumfries and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Dumfries to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Dumfries to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 247.1 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Stoke-on-Trent via Carlisle and Crewe in around 3h 54m.