The average train between Sunderland and Dumfries takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Sunderland to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Sunderland to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Sunderland and Dumfries is 143.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 3h 13m.