The average train between East Kilbride and Dumfries takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
East Kilbride to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your East Kilbride to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between East Kilbride and Dumfries is 85.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Dumfries via Glasgow Central in around 3h 21m.