The average train between Dumfries and Chester takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Chester station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dumfries to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Dumfries to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Chester is 214.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 26m.