The average train between Dumfries and Southampton takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Southampton. 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 2 hours between Dumfries and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Southampton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Dumfries to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Southampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Dumfries to Southampton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Southampton is 486.1 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Southampton Central via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 58m.