The average train between Oxford and Dumfries takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 3 hours between Oxford and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 1:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Dumfries station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Oxford to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Oxford to Dumfries train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Oxford and Dumfries is 400.5 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 28m.