The average train between Edinburgh and Dumfries takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 2 hours between Edinburgh and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Edinburgh to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Dumfries train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Edinburgh to Dumfries train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Dumfries is 101.5 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 38m.