The average train between Dumfries and Clitheroe takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Clitheroe. 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 Clitheroe. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Clitheroe at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Clitheroe. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Clitheroe station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Dumfries to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Clitheroe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dumfries to Clitheroe train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Clitheroe is 155 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Clitheroe via Carlisle, Preston, and Blackburn in around 3h 55m.