The average train between Halifax and Dumfries takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Dumfries station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Halifax to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Halifax to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 4 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Dumfries is 188.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Dumfries via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 53m.