The average train between Dunfermline and Dumfries takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Dunfermline and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Dunfermline to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunfermline Town station.
Dunfermline to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Dunfermline to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dunfermline and Dumfries is 111.8 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 3h 49m.