The average train between Dumfries and Calais takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Calais. 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 4 hours between Dumfries and Calais. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dumfries to Calais? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Calais. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Calais station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Dumfries to Calais train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Calais train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Dumfries to Calais train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Calais is 585.7 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Calais Ville via Carlisle, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 8h 47m.