The average train between Dumfries and Oxford takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Oxford. 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 2 hours between Dumfries and Oxford. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Oxford at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Oxford station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Dumfries to Oxford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Oxford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oxford station.
Book your Dumfries to Oxford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Oxford is 400.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Oxford via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 8m.