The average train between York and Dumfries takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 3 times a day between York and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
York to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your York to Dumfries train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between York and Dumfries is 204.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from York to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 3h 48m.
