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Trip Overview

The average train between New Lanark and Dumfries takes 3h 35m 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 35m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 42m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 25m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 25m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 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.

Map of how to get from New Lanark to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between New Lanark, Scotland and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lanark to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 15m.

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