The average train between Shotts and Dumfries takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Shotts 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 Shotts and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shotts is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Shotts station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Shotts to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Shotts station.
Shotts to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Shotts to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Shotts and Dumfries is 84.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Shotts to Dumfries via Glasgow Central in around 3h 25m.