The average train between Dumfries and Stirling takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Stirling. 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 4 hours between Dumfries and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Stirling at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Stirling station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Dumfries to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Stirling train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
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The distance between Dumfries and Stirling is 118.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Stirling via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 40m.