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Shrewsbury to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Dumfries takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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.

4h 34m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
4h 47m
£48–113

Shrewsbury to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Shrewsbury and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 11m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.

Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 47m.

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