Train Dumfries to Edinburgh Castle from £57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Edinburgh Castle. 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 44m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 53m

£41–91

Dumfries to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

11:08 PM → 3:47 AM
Arrives next day
4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 20, 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, May 21, 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, May 22, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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