The average train between Folkestone and Dumfries takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Dumfries station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Folkestone to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Dumfries train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Folkestone to Dumfries train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Dumfries is 546.1 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dumfries via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 16m.