The average train between Dumfries and Gateshead takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Dumfries to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Dumfries to Gateshead train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Gateshead is 128.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Newcastle via Carlisle in around 2h 26m.