Preston to Dumfries Trains

Preston to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dumfries takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain Carlisle - Dumfries / ...

2h 31m

£30–80

Preston to Dumfries train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

2:54 PM → 4:46 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
4:04 PM → 6:05 PM
2h 1m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 6:36 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
6:03 PM → 8:01 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:04 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:45 AM
2h • 1 change
7:54 AM → 9:45 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.