The average train between Dumfries and Crewe takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Crewe. 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 Crewe. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Crewe at 4:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Crewe station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Dumfries to Crewe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Crewe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Crewe is 232.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Crewe via Carlisle in around 3h 18m.