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Dumfries to Scarborough trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Scarborough takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
214 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
  3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
  4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
4h 51m
£68–136

Dumfries to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express10h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 2m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 45m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 59m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 59m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express12h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 3m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express5h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Scarborough? 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Scarborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 4h 51m.

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