The average train between Dumfries and Wales takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Wales at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Wales. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Wales station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Dumfries to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Wales train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Dumfries to Wales train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Wales is 308.9 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cardiff Central via Carlisle and Crewe in around 6h 27m.