The average train between Dumfries and Sheffield takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Sheffield station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Dumfries to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Sheffield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Dumfries to Sheffield train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dumfries and Sheffield is 233.7 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Sheffield via Carlisle and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 32m.