The average train between Dumfries and Penrith takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Penrith. 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 Penrith. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Penrith at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Penrith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Dumfries to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Dumfries to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dumfries and Penrith is 70.7 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Penrith North Lakes via Carlisle in around 1h 13m.