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Dumfries to Poole trains

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The average train between Dumfries and Poole takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 33m
Duration
404 mi
Distance
£192
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Staffordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train
9h 9m
£155–256

Dumfries to Poole train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dumfries and Poole. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 33m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway15h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 23m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 38m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastCross CountrySouth Western Railway8h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Poole? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Poole.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Poole via Carlisle, Stafford, and Bournemouth in around 9h 9m.

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