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The average train between Montrose and Dumfries takes 5h 32m 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.

5h 32m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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4h 37m
£51–97

Montrose to Dumfries train times

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 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 14m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Map of how to get from Montrose to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Montrose to Loreburne Centre Stance 2 via Haymarket, Lockerbie, and Hall in around 4h 37m.

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