Dumfries to Preston Trains

Dumfries to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Preston takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 1m

£28–71

Dumfries to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:08 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
3h 58m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:14 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:56 AM
1h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Preston train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:08 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:56 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Preston, England?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Dumfries to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Dumfries to Preston train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

11:08 PM → 3:06 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM

6:03 AM → 7:58 AM

7:13 AM → 9:14 AM

7:58 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:56 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Preston, England?

Train from Dumfries to Carlisle

Train trips from Dumfries

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

11:08 PM → 3:06 AM
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