The average train between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Dumfries to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Newcastle upon Tyne is 127.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 2h 24m.