The average train between Montrose and Dumfries takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Montrose 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 every 4 hours between Montrose and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Montrose 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.
No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Montrose station and arriving at Dumfries station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Montrose to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Montrose station.
Montrose to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lockerbie station.
Book your Montrose to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Montrose and Dumfries is 196 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Montrose to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 37m.