Dumfries to The Scottish Borders Trains

Dumfries to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
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4h 37m

£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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:00 PM → 4:37 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 7:07 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
4:01 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:01 PM → 5:06 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 7:04 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 9:04 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 11:04 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:37 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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