The average train between Boston and Dumfries takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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 Boston and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Dumfries station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Boston to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Boston to Dumfries train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Boston and Dumfries is 330.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Dumfries via Grantham, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 6h 44m.