The average train between Dumfries and Perth takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Perth. 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 4 hours between Dumfries and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Dumfries to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Dumfries to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dumfries and Perth is 147.8 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 24m.