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Dumfries to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 48m
Duration
260 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
6h 51m
£96–203

Dumfries to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dumfries and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 51m.

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