The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Dumfries takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Dumfries train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Dumfries train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Dumfries train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper and 4 other operators.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Dumfries is 247.8 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 21m.