The average train between Dumfries and Ashington takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Ashington. 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 hourly between Dumfries and Ashington. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Ashington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Ashington. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Ashington station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Dumfries to Ashington train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Ashington train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ashington station.
Book your Dumfries to Ashington train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and Northumberland Line.
The distance between Dumfries and Ashington is 130.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Ashington via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 28m.