The average train between Dumfries and Cheltenham takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Cheltenham. 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 2 hours between Dumfries and Cheltenham. 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 Cheltenham at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Dumfries to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Cheltenham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Dumfries to Cheltenham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Cheltenham is 366.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cheltenham Spa via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m.