The average train between Fife and Dumfries takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Fife 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 Fife and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Fife to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Fife to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Dumfries is 145.6 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 22m.