The average train between Dumfries and Sunderland takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Sunderland station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Dumfries to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Dumfries to Sunderland train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Sunderland is 143.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Sunderland via Carlisle in around 3h 29m.