The average train between Dumfries and Linlithgow takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Linlithgow at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Dumfries to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Linlithgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Dumfries to Linlithgow train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dumfries and Linlithgow is 100.9 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Linlithgow via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 2m.