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Ipswich to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Dumfries takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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.

6h 54m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
6h 30m
£113–234

Ipswich to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ipswich and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 9m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail8h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Dumfries via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 30m.

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