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Dumfries to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Inverness takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. 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.

8h 5m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£137
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
7h 13m
£104–242

Dumfries to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dumfries and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 316.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Inverness via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 7h 13m.

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