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Dumfries to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders. 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 9m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
3h 52m
£48–97

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to The Scottish Borders? 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 The Scottish Borders.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 52m.

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