The average train between Fort William and Dumfries takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Fort William to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
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The distance between Fort William and Dumfries is 215.6 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 52m.
