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Durham to Dumfries trains

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The average train between Durham and Dumfries takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 32m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
3h 30m
£37–70

Durham to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Durham and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 28m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 30m.

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