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.
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 7:06 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.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Scarborough station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Dumfries to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Dumfries to Scarborough train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Scarborough is 224.1 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Scarborough via Carlisle, Newcastle, and York in around 4h 51m.