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.
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 7:39 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.


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No, there is no direct train from New Lanark to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from New Lanark station and arriving at Dumfries station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
New Lanark to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
New Lanark to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your New Lanark to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between New Lanark and Dumfries is 66.9 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 14m.