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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dumfries takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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.

3h 45m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Chester to Dumfries train times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail3h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Dumfries via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 3h 49m.

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