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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and York takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dumfries to York train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and York. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into York at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 41m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 37m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedCross Country3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to York.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and York, England?

You can take a train from Dumfries to York via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 33m.

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