The average train between Dumfries and Dunstable takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Dunstable station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Dumfries to Dunstable train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Dunstable train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Dumfries to Dunstable train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Dunstable is 408.7 km. The road distance is 585 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Leagrave via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 30m.