The average train between Durham and Dumfries takes 3h 31m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Durham and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Durham to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Durham to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Durham to Dumfries train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Dumfries is 134.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Dumfries via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 25m.