Train Edinburgh Castle to Dumfries from £59 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Castle and Dumfries takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Castle 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.

2h 56m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Every 2 hours
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2h 57m

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Edinburgh Castle to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh Castle and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh Castle is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:44 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:51 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 5:47 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 7:48 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:49 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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