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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Leith takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dumfries to Leith train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Leith. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Leith at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express16h 43m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 42m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Leith? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Leith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 49m.

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