The average train between Dumfries and Exeter takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Exeter. 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 3 hours between Dumfries and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Exeter station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Dumfries to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Dumfries to Exeter train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Exeter is 483.3 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Exeter St Davids via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 56m.