Dumfries to Edinburgh Trains

Dumfries to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Edinburgh takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 46m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 42m

£35–76

Dumfries to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:50 PM → 3:20 AM
Arrives next day
3h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:19 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:15 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:18 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.