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South Shields to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Dumfries takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields 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.

3h 8m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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3h 36m
£37–66

South Shields to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between South Shields and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Dumfries via Central Station, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 36m.

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