Dumfries to Inverness Trains

Dumfries to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 6h 49m 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 49m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain

6h 52m

£82–167

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 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
4:53 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:50 PM → 8:07 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
7:50 PM → 8:35 AM
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12h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:07 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:40 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 6:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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