The average train between Nairn and Dumfries takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nairn 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 Nairn and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 5 and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 6m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nairn 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 Nairn to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Nairn to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Nairn to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
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The distance between Nairn and Dumfries is 280.1 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Dumfries via Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 53m.