The average train between Dumfries and Shotts takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Shotts. 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 every 4 hours between Dumfries and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Shotts at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Shotts station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Dumfries to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Shotts train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotts station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Shotts is 84.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 2h 49m.