The average train between Dumfries and Leith takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Leith. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Leith at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Leith. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Leith station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Dumfries to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Leith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Dumfries to Leith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Leith is 104.2 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 42m.