The average train between Dumfries and Boston takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Boston. 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 Dumfries and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Boston. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Boston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Dumfries to Boston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Boston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Boston station.
Book your Dumfries to Boston train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Boston is 330.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Boston via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 6h 55m.