The average train between Dumfries and Yarm takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Yarm. 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 3 hours between Dumfries and Yarm. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Yarm at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Yarm. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Yarm station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Dumfries to Yarm train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Yarm train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thornaby station.
Book your Dumfries to Yarm train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dumfries and Yarm is 157.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Yarm via Carlisle and Thornaby in around 4h 57m.