The average train between Dumfries and Newtown takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Newtown. 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 every 3 hours between Dumfries and Newtown. 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 Newtown at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Newtown. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Newtown station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Dumfries to Newtown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Newtown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newtown (Powys) station.
Book your Dumfries to Newtown train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Newtown is 284.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Newtown (Powys) via Carlisle, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 6h 7m.