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Inverness to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Dumfries takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

7h 20m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
6h 18m
£100–168

Inverness to Dumfries train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Inverness and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 25m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 18m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail7h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 27m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 19m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 7m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 38m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Inverness to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 6h 18m.

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