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Kettering to Dumfries trains

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The average train between Kettering and Dumfries takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 35m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

best
  1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
6h 38m
£67–176

Kettering to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kettering and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 39m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 24m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 26m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian SleeperScotRail9h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 25m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 25m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 25m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 34m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 38m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 30m • 4 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering 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 Kettering to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Dumfries via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 6h 38m.

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