The average train between Dumfries and Dingwall takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Dingwall. 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Dingwall. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Dingwall at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dingwall station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Dumfries to Dingwall train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dingwall train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Dumfries to Dingwall train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Dingwall is 285.3 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Dingwall via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 8h 47m.