Colchester to Dumfries Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Dumfries takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

6h 26m
Duration: 385 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 11m

£104–221

Colchester to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:02 PM → 11:50 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:33 PM → 6:44 AM
Arrives next day
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:02 PM → 10:31 AM
Arrives next day
11h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:47 AM
5h 43m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:56 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 24m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 5:47 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
2:06 PM → 7:48 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Dumfries via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 11m.

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