The average train between Dumfries and Rugby takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Rugby. 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 Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Rugby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Dumfries to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Dumfries to Rugby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Rugby is 337.4 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Rugby via Carlisle and Crewe in around 4h 35m.