Chester to Dumfries Trains

Chester to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Dumfries takes 3h 37m 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 37m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 50m

£53–97

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 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:36 PM → 10:02 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 6:44 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 2 changes
10:42 PM → 8:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:52 AM → 10:31 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 1:42 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:52 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 12m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 12:52 PM
3h • 2 changes
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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.