The average train between Shrewsbury and Dumfries takes 4h 38m 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.
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 10:16 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 57m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Dumfries station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Shrewsbury to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Dumfries train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Dumfries is 268.3 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 47m.