The average train between Dumfries and Nottingham takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Nottingham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Dumfries to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Dumfries to Nottingham train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dumfries and Nottingham is 284.9 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Nottingham via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 52m.