The average train between Dumfries and Dundee takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Dundee. 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 Dundee. 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 Dundee at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dundee station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Dumfries to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Dumfries to Dundee train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Dundee is 160.6 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Dundee via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 4h 19m.