The average train between Dumfries and Newport takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Newport. 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 Newport. 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 Newport at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Newport. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Newport station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Dumfries to Newport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Newport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Book your Dumfries to Newport train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Newport is 389.3 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Newport (S Wales) via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 11m.