Train Dumfries to Preston from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Preston takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. 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.

2h 10m
Duration: 122 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Dumfries to Preston train times

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 11:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

10:00 AM → 11:57 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 12:56 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 1:57 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 2:57 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:57 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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