The average train between Dumfries and York takes 3h 48m 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.
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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to York. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at York station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Dumfries to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Dumfries to York train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and York is 204.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to York via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 24m.