The average train between Chester and Dumfries takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Chester to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Dumfries train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Chester to Dumfries train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Dumfries is 214.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 3h 50m.