The average train between Dundee and Dumfries takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Dumfries. 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 Dundee and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Dumfries station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Dundee to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Dundee to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dundee and Dumfries is 160.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 39m.