The average train between Dumfries and Kettering takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Kettering. 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 Kettering. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Kettering at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Kettering station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Dumfries to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Kettering train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kettering station.
Book your Dumfries to Kettering train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Kettering is 352.4 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Kettering via Carlisle, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 6h 23m.