The average train between Dumfries and Tamworth takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Tamworth. 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 Tamworth. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Tamworth at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Tamworth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Tamworth station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Dumfries to Tamworth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Tamworth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Tamworth station.
Book your Dumfries to Tamworth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Tamworth is 298.5 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Tamworth via Carlisle and Crewe in around 4h 37m.