The average train between Southampton and Dumfries takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Dumfries station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Southampton to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Southampton to Dumfries train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Southampton and Dumfries is 486.1 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 52m.