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Dundee to Dumfries trains

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The average train between Dundee and Dumfries takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Dumfries. 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 58m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 12m
£40–77

Dundee to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dundee and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee to Dumfries? 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.

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  • Distance: 143.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dundee to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 12m.

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