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Dumfries to Shrewsbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Shrewsbury takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Shrewsbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
4h 26m
£48–114

Dumfries to Shrewsbury train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Shrewsbury. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Shrewsbury at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperTransport for Wales6h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 48m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 30m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 41m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Shrewsbury? 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 Shrewsbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Shrewsbury via Carlisle and Crewe in around 4h 26m.

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