The average train between Basingstoke and Dumfries takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Dumfries station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Basingstoke to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Dumfries train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Basingstoke to Dumfries train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Basingstoke and Dumfries is 455.5 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Dumfries via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 18m.