The average train between Dumfries and Polmont takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Polmont. 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 Polmont. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Polmont at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Polmont. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Polmont station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Dumfries to Polmont train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Polmont train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Dumfries to Polmont train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dumfries and Polmont is 102.6 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Polmont via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 6m.