The average train between Dumfries and Wick takes 17h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Wick. 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 twice daily between Dumfries and Wick. The earliest departure is at 11:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Wick at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 17h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Wick. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Wick station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
Dumfries to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Wick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wick station.
Book your Dumfries to Wick train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Wick is 376.4 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Wick via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 34m.