The average train between Inverness Station and Dumfries takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness Station 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 5 times a day between Inverness Station and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness Station is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness Station to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Inverness Station station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Inverness Station to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness Station to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Inverness Station to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness Station and Dumfries is 270.7 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 35m.