The average train between Dumfries and Liverpool takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Liverpool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Dumfries to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Dumfries to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Liverpool is 189 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 3h 26m.