New Lanark to Dumfries Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between New Lanark and Dumfries takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from New Lanark 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.

3h 34m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain
Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain

3h 13m

£33–81

New Lanark to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between New Lanark and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:50 PM → 11:50 PM
4h • 2 changes
11:21 PM → 6:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:51 PM → 7:38 AM
Arrives next day
7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:21 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:22 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
3:19 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:20 PM → 7:48 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Lanark 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.