The average train between Rugby and Dumfries takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Dumfries station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Rugby to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Rugby to Dumfries train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Dumfries is 337.4 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 42m.