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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Dumfries takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. 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.

6h 30m
Duration
400 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Folkestone to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Folkestone and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 2m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternCaledonian SleeperScotRail8h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 55m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 45m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 48m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 49m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Dumfries? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 400.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Dumfries via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 15m.

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