The average train between Dumfries and Peterborough takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Peterborough station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Dumfries to Peterborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Peterborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Dumfries to Peterborough train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Dumfries and Peterborough is 354.6 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Peterborough via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 5h 10m.