Forres to Dumfries Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Forres and Dumfries takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Forres 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.

8h 55m
Duration: 296 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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6h 58m

£102–166

Forres to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Forres and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forres is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:57 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
12h 59m • 3 changes
11:42 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:00 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:40 PM → 11:48 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
7:41 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 3 changes
11:13 PM → 11:02 AM
Arrives next day
11h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:56 AM → 3:01 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 4:57 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:32 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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