The average train between Dumfries and Luton takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Luton. 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 Luton. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Luton at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Luton. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Luton station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Dumfries to Luton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Luton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Dumfries to Luton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Luton is 412.8 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Luton via Carlisle, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m.