The average train between Dumfries and Methil takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Methil. 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 every 2 hours between Dumfries and Methil. 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 Methil at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Methil. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Methil station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Dumfries to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Methil train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leven station.
Book your Dumfries to Methil train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Dumfries and Methil is 129.6 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Leven via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 4h 1m.