The average train between Gateshead and Dumfries takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Dumfries station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Gateshead to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Dumfries train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Gateshead to Dumfries train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Gateshead and Dumfries is 128.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Dumfries via Carlisle in around 2h 46m.