The average train between Dumfries and Cupar takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Cupar. 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 Cupar. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Cupar at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cupar. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Cupar station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Dumfries to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Cupar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Dumfries to Cupar train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Cupar is 144 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Cupar via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 59m.