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The average train between St Helens and Dumfries takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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.

2h 48m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

St Helens to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between St Helens and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.

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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Dumfries via Wigan North Western and Carlisle in around 3h 28m.

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