The average train between Dumfries and Whitby takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Whitby. 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Whitby at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Whitby station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Dumfries to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Whitby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Dumfries to Whitby train tickets online with ScotRail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dumfries and Whitby is 202.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough in around 6h 51m.