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Hereford to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Dumfries takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford 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.

5h 51m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
5h 25m
£65–141

Hereford to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hereford and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Hereford to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Hereford to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 25m.

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