The average train between Dumfries and Falkirk takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Dumfries and Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 23m. 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 Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
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.
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The distance between Dumfries and Falkirk is 104.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Falkirk Grahamston via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 20m.