The average train between Dumfries and West Lothian takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to West Lothian. 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 West Lothian. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into West Lothian at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to West Lothian. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at West Lothian station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Dumfries to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Dumfries to West Lothian train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dumfries and West Lothian is 94.5 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Uphall via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 2m.