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Dumfries to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. 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.

7h 49m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 12m
£111–204

Dumfries to Inverness train times

Trains run 4 times a day 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 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 12m.

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