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The average train between Dumfries and Preston takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Dumfries to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Preston is 156.7 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 1m.
