The average train between Dundee and Dumfries takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 44m. 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 Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Dundee to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Dumfries train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Dundee to Dumfries train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Dumfries is 160.6 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Dumfries via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 51m.