The average train between Derby and Dumfries takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 Derby and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Dumfries station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Derby to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Dumfries train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Derby to Dumfries train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Dumfries is 276.5 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Dumfries via Crewe and Carlisle in around 5h 16m.