The average train between Lancaster and Dumfries takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 hourly between Lancaster and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Lancaster to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Lancaster to Dumfries train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lancaster and Dumfries is 125.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 15m.