The average train between Dumfries and Blackpool takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Blackpool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Dumfries to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dumfries to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Blackpool is 144 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston in around 2h 32m.