The average train between Dumfries and Falkirk takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Falkirk station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Dumfries to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
Book your Dumfries to Falkirk train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Falkirk is 104.3 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Falkirk Grahamston via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 25m.