The average train between Elgin and Dumfries takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 4 hours between Elgin and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 3:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Elgin to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lockerbie station.
Book your Elgin to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elgin and Dumfries is 287.4 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Stance 4 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 6h 45m.