The average train between Rotherham and Dumfries takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Dumfries station via Manchester Oxford Road station and Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Rotherham to Dumfries train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
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The distance between Rotherham and Dumfries is 233.8 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Dumfries via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, and Carlisle in around 5h 44m.