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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Dumfries takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

5h 45m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leicester and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsLumoScotRail4h 47m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 29m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 39m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 36m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsLumoScotRail4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 34m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Dumfries via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 54m.

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