The average train between Dumfries and Reading takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Reading. 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 2 hours between Dumfries and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Reading station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Dumfries to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Reading train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Dumfries to Reading train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Dumfries and Reading is 438.4 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Reading via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 35m.